18 Quotes by James Reston

In 1487 alone, two hundred heretics had-in one of the greatest euphemisms in the history of language-"relaxed," that is, burned at the stake. Dogs of God, Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors

He inherited some good instincts from his Quaker forebearers, but by diligent hard work, he overcame them.

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

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

The rising power of the United States in world affairs requires, not a more compliant press, but a relentless barrage of facts and criticism. Our job in this age, as I see it, is not to serve as cheerleaders for our side in the present world struggle but to help the largest possible number of people to see the realities of the changing and convulsive world in which American policy must operate.

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

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

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

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