A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

Quote by James Reston

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A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top.

A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top.

Europe has a press that stresses opinions; America a press, radio, and television that emphasize...

Europe has a press that stresses opinions; America a press, radio, and television that emphasize...

This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always...

This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always...

The ship of state is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

The ship of state is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

Stick with the optimists. It's going to be tough enough even if they're right.

Stick with the optimists. It's going to be tough enough even if they're right.

If it's far away, it's news, but if it's close at home, it's sociology.

If it's far away, it's news, but if it's close at home, it's sociology.

This is the very devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not...

This is the very devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not...

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top

In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and...

In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and...

In foreign policy you have to wait twenty-five years to see how it comes out.

In foreign policy you have to wait twenty-five years to see how it comes out.

The rising power of the United States in world affairs requires, not a more compliant...

The rising power of the United States in world affairs requires, not a more compliant...

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is...

Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is...

In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and...

In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and...

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides

Poverty is a wonderful thing. It sticks to a man after all his friends have...

Poverty is a wonderful thing. It sticks to a man after all his friends have...

Prosperity is a way of living and thinking, and not just money or things. Poverty...

Prosperity is a way of living and thinking, and not just money or things. Poverty...

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

The wealth of a soul is measured by how much it can feel; its poverty...

The wealth of a soul is measured by how much it can feel; its poverty...

I regard no man as poor who has a godly mother.

I regard no man as poor who has a godly mother.