A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal.
About William Allen White
William Allen Whitewas an American newspaper editor, politician, author, and leader of the Progressive movement. Between 1896 and his death, White became a spokesman for middle America.
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Reason has never failed men. Only force and repression have made the wrecks in the world.
American newspaper editor and politician
I have tried to teach people there are three kicks in every dollar: one, when you make it; two, when you have it. The third kick it when you give it away – and it is the biggest kick of all.
American newspaper editor and politician
A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal.
American newspaper editor and politician
Whoever tramples on the plea for justice temperately made in the name of peace only outrages peace and kills something fine in the heart of man which God put there when we got our manhood.
American newspaper editor and politician
Since others have to tolerate my weaknesses, it is only fair that I should tolerate theirs.
American newspaper editor and politician
The facts fairly and honestly presented; truth will take care of itself.
American newspaper editor and politician
I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today!
American newspaper editor and politician
Liberty is the only thing you can’t have unless you give it to others.
American newspaper editor and politician
My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias.
American newspaper editor and politician
Greatness, generally speaking, is an unusual quantity of a usual quality grafted upon a common man.
American newspaper editor and politician
Advertising is the genie which is transforming America into a place of comfort, luxury and ease for millions.
American newspaper editor and politician
Consistency is the paste jewel that only cheap men cherish.
American newspaper editor and politician
Peace without justice is tyranny.
American newspaper editor and politician
I have never been bored an hour in my life. I get up every morning wondering what new strange glamorous thing is going to happen and it happens at fairly regular intervals.
American newspaper editor and politician