Quotes from William H. Hastie

History informs us of past mistakes from which we can learn without repeating them. It also inspires us and gives confidence and hope bred of victories already won.

Difficulty need not foreshadow despair or defeat. Rather achievement can be all the more satisfying because of obstacles surmounted.

Strategic planning for the future is the most hopeful indication of our increasing social intelligence.

It is not a persuasive argument that an evil should continue because it has existed in the past.