Between ourselves and our real natures we interpose that wax figure of idealizations and selections which we call our character.
Walter LippmannOnly the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and inspirit and compose the souls of men.
Walter LippmannIn making the great experiment of governing people by consent rather than by coercion, it is not sufficient that the party in power should have a majority. It is just as necessary that the party in power should never outrage the minority.
Walter LippmannA man cannot sleep in his cradle: whatever is useful must in the nature of life become useless.
Walter Lippmann