James Reston

A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top.

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

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

To correct a natural indifference I was placed half-way between misery and the sun. Misery kept me from believing that all was well under the sun, and the sun taught me that history wasn't everything.

I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.