David Graham Phillips Quotes

• Treason is a strong word, but not too strong to characterize the situation in which the Senate is the eager, resourceful, and indefatigable agent of interests as hostile to the American people as any invading army could be.

  David Graham Phillips

  Strong, Army, People

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• The important point is to be on the spot at the moment most favorable for gaining the desired advantage; and it will be found that of men who get what they want in this world, both those who seem to hasten and those who seem to lounge are always at the right place at the right time.

  David Graham Phillips

  Time, Men, Important

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• Your lawyer is your true mercenary. Under his code honor consists in making the best possible fight in exchange for the biggest possible fee. He is frankly for sale to the highest bidder.

  David Graham Phillips

  Fighting, Honor, Lawyer

  David Graham Phillips (1905). “The Deluge”

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