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

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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...

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.

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

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

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.

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...

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 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.

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.

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 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...

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

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...

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because...

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because...

Indifference may not wreck a man's life at any one turn, but it will destroy...

Indifference may not wreck a man's life at any one turn, but it will destroy...

The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within...

The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within...

If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime.

If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime.

I have never regarded politics as the arena of morals. It is the arena of...

I have never regarded politics as the arena of morals. It is the arena of...