In any war, the first casualty is common... by James Reston | We Heart Quotes

First War

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

- James Reston

Other quotes by James Reston

America

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

- James Reston

Right

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

- James Reston

State Technology Today Power

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

- James Reston

Policy Years

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

- James Reston

Whim Will

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

- James Reston

Politics

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

- James Reston

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