WIST Quotations

Lippmann, Walter -- “The Indispensable Opposition,” The Atlantic Monthly (Aug 1939)

Dave — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:40:23 +0000

When men are brought face to face with their opponents, forced to listen and learn and mend their ideas, they cease to be children and savages and begin to live like civilized men. Then only is freedom a reality, when men may voice their opinions because they must examine their opinions.

Walter Lippmann (1889-1974) American journalist and author
“The Indispensable Opposition,” The Atlantic Monthly (Aug 1939)
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Parker, Robert -- Rough Weather (2008)

Dave — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:01:16 +0000

“I truly don’t know her issues,” Weiss said. “But I’ve been in this line of work for a number of years, and my guesses are at least informed by experience.”

“Never a bad thing,” I said.

“Experience can inform,” he said. “It can also distort.”

“Sure,” I said. “But inexperience is rarely useful.”

Robert B. Parker (1932-2010) American writer
Rough Weather (2008)

Washington, George -- “Farewell Address” (17 Sep 1796)

Dave — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:49:42 +0000

In proportion as the structure of a government gives forces to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.

George Washington (1732–1799) American military leader, Founding Father, US President (1789–1797)
“Farewell Address” (17 Sep 1796)