
Source: 1990s and beyond, The Book of Probes : Marshall McLuhan (2011), p. 314
White House Correspondents' Association Dinner (2006)
Context: I stand by this man. I stand by this man because he stands for things. Not only for things, he stands on things. Things like aircraft carriers and rubble and recently flooded city squares. And that sends a strong message, that no matter what happens to America, she will always rebound — with the most powerfully staged photo ops in the world.
Source: 1990s and beyond, The Book of Probes : Marshall McLuhan (2011), p. 314
“I don't stand for black man's side, I don't stand for white man's side, I stand for God's side.”
Strength to Love, p. 25
1960s, Strength to Love (1963)
Context: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige and even his life for the welfare of others.
“The only thing I know is this: I am full of wounds and still standing on my feet.”