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

Quote by James Reston

Topics: Common Sense Quotes

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

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

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.

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...

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

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

A government is the only 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...

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

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.

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 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 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...

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...

The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven't changed in...

The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven't changed in...

Every Age has its own peculiar faith. Any attempt to translate into facts the mission...

Every Age has its own peculiar faith. Any attempt to translate into facts the mission...

Middle age is when youre faced with two temptations and you choose the one that...

Middle age is when youre faced with two temptations and you choose the one that...

We've put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy...

We've put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy...