Quote by Heywood Broun
In a certain sense every creative person is a reformer, but this d

In a certain sense every creative person is a reformer, but this does not mean that he must be in his work a propagandist for good roads, shorter hours, and a low tariff. All these are excellent things, but they need not be the concern of the artist. – Heywood Broun

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I doubt whether the world holds for anyone a more soul-stirring surprise than the first adventure with ice cream. – Heywood Broun

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Brotherhood is not just a Bible word. Out of comradeship can come and will come the happy life for all. – Heywood Broun

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Just as every conviction begins as a whim so does every emancipator serve his apprenticeship as a crank. A fanatic is a great leader who is just entering the room. – Heywood Broun

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