The politician in my country seeks votes, affection and respect, in that order. With few notable exceptions, they are simply men who want to be loved.

Quote by Edward R Murrow

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A reporter is always concerned with tomorrow. There's nothing tangible of yesterday. All I can...

A reporter is always concerned with tomorrow. There's nothing tangible of yesterday. All I can...

To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; credible...

To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; credible...

The obscure we see eventually. The completely obvious, it seems, takes longer.

The obscure we see eventually. The completely obvious, it seems, takes longer.

The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in the relations between...

The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in the relations between...

A satellite has no conscience.

A satellite has no conscience.

After last night's debate, the reputation of Messieurs Lincoln and Douglas is secure.

After last night's debate, the reputation of Messieurs Lincoln and Douglas is secure.

The politician is trained in the art of inexactitude. His words tend to be blunt...

The politician is trained in the art of inexactitude. His words tend to be blunt...

No one can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.

No one can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

Out of difficulties grow miracles.

Out of difficulties grow miracles.

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to...

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to...

The most difficult thing in the world is to start a career known only for...

The most difficult thing in the world is to start a career known only for...

Difficulty need not foreshadow despair or defeat. Rather achievement can be all the more satisfying...

Difficulty need not foreshadow despair or defeat. Rather achievement can be all the more satisfying...

There is no difficulty that can not be defeated. There is no victory that can...

There is no difficulty that can not be defeated. There is no victory that can...

But the creative principle resides in mathematics. In a certain sense, therefore, I hold true...

But the creative principle resides in mathematics. In a certain sense, therefore, I hold true...

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

The difficulties you meet will resolve themselves as you advance. Proceed, and light will dawn,...

The difficulties you meet will resolve themselves as you advance. Proceed, and light will dawn,...

Americans wanted to settle all our difficulties with Russia and then go to the movies...

Americans wanted to settle all our difficulties with Russia and then go to the movies...

Racial injustice, war, urban blight, and environmental rape have a common denominator in our exploitative...

Racial injustice, war, urban blight, and environmental rape have a common denominator in our exploitative...