Quote by Walter Lippmann
The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation whi

The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal with successfully. – Walter Lippmann

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It is perfectly true that that government is best which governs least. It is equally true that that government is best which provides most. – Walter Lippmann

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The radical novelty of modern science lies precisely in the rejection of the belief… that the forces which move the stars and atoms are contingent upon the preferences of the human heart. – Walter Lippmann

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If a mans character is to be abused theres nobody like a relative to do the business. – Alexander Pope

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To be honest I live among the English and have always found them to be very honest in their business dealings. They are noble, hard-working and anxious to do the right thing. But joy eludes them, they lack the joy that the Irish have. – Fiona Shaw

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Would you want to do business with a person who was 99% honest? – Sydney Madwed

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The great leaders are like the best conductors – they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players. – Blaine Lee

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Thats what people respect, the fact that I wasnt a chump that laid on his back and gave up. – Mike Tyson

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