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And as he thus imprinted his wisdom, determination, shrewdness and dedication on freedom's cause, the Secretary left behind him his last word that successors would walk away from at their—and freedom's—peril:
"To deny external successes to international Communism is not merely a negative, defensive policy. It accelerates the evolution within the Sino-Soviet bloc of governmental policies which will increasingly seek the welfare of their own peoples rather than exploit these peoples in the interest of world conquest. Freedom must be a positive force that will penetrate . . . Freedom is still a magnet that attracts. If the non-Communist nations hold fast . . . above all, if they demonstrate the good fruits of freedom, then we can know that freedom will prevail."
John Foster Dulles, great Secretary of State, once added a personal postscript: "This quest for peace can be an enthralling adventure. Everyone has a part to play. We have the opportunity to prevent the suicide of humanity."