Quote by Walter Lippmann
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In government offices which are sensitive to the vehemence and passion of mass sentiment public men have no sure tenure. They are in effect perpetual office seekers, always on trial for their political lives, always required to court their restless constituents. – Walter Lippmann

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We are quite rich enough to defend ourselves, whatever the cost. We must now learn that we are quite rich enough to educate ourselves as we need to be educated. – Walter Lippmann

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You cannot endow even the best machine with initiative; the jolliest steam-roller will not plant flowers. – Walter Lippmann

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The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on. – Walter Lippmann

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Ever occur to you why some of us can be this much concerned with animals suffering? Because government is not. Why not? Animals dont vote. – Paul Harvey

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