"Man has wrested from nature the power to make the world a desert or to make the deserts bloom. There is no evil in the atom; only in men's souls."

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This reflection on power by Adlai E. Stevenson resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in power is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Adlai E. Stevenson

Adlai Stevenson may refer to:Adlai Stevenson I (1835–1914), U.S. Vice President (1893–1897) and Congressman (1879–1881)
Adlai Stevenson II (1900–1965), Governor of Illinois (1949–1953), U.S. presidential candidate, U.N. Ambassador (1961–1965), grandson of Adlai Stevenson I
Adlai Stevenson III (1930–2021) U.S. Senator (1970–1981), candidate for Illinois governor, son of Adlai Stevenson II

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