The public interest may be presumed to be what men would choose if they saw clearly, thought rationally, acted disinterestedly and benevolently.
Walter Lippmann Quotes
The first principle of a civilized state is that the power is legitimate only when it is under contract.
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| Birth: | 23rd September, 1989 |
| Death: | 14th December, 1974 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Critic, Journalist, Politician, Writer |
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