Quotes by 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
Stick with the optimists. It's going to be tough enough even if they're right.
– James Reston
Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.
– James Reston