James Reston Quotes & Sayings

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

This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always conform to our whim. — James Reston

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides. — James Reston

The ship of state is the only known vessel that leaks from the top. — James Reston

A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top. — James Reston

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority. — James Reston

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

Europe has a press that stresses opinions; America a press, radio, and television that emphasize news. — James Reston

In foreign policy you have to wait twenty-five years to see how it comes out. — James Reston

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

If it's far away, it's news, but if it's close at home, it's sociology. — James Reston