James Reston, Jr. Quotes

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

  James Reston, Jr.

  Peace, War, Common Sense

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• Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is doing us in.

  James Reston, Jr.

  Adversity, Austerity, Able

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• He inherited some good instincts from his Quaker forebearers, but by diligent hard work, he overcame them.

  James Reston, Jr.

  Hard Work, Instinct, Quaker

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• Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

  James Reston, Jr.

  Poverty, Wealth, Hiding

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

  James Reston, Jr.

  Government, Leaks, Vessel

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• Golf is the Lord's punishment for man's sins.

  James Reston, Jr.

  Golf, Men, Sin

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• As General Eisenhower discovered, it is easier to end the Cold War or stamp out poverty than to master this devilish pastime.

  James Reston, Jr.

  War, Golf, Poverty

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• There isn't a single professional sports season now that doesn't go on at least a month too long. Baseball starts in football weather, and football in baseball weather, and basketball overlaps them both.

  James Reston, Jr.

  Basketball, Sports, Baseball

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• Stick with the optimists. It's going to be tough enough even if they're right.

  James Reston, Jr.

  Inspiration, Optimistic, Sticks

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