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

Quote by James Reston

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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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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

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

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...

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

You can't be neutral on a moving train.

You can't be neutral on a moving train.

Politeness is organized indifference.

Politeness is organized indifference.

Ignorance, inertia and indifference are alive and well in America's newspapers. Minority still equals inferiority...

Ignorance, inertia and indifference are alive and well in America's newspapers. Minority still equals inferiority...

Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.

Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.

Politics is just show business for ugly people.

Politics is just show business for ugly people.