James Reston, Jr. Professions : Author Born : September 1, 1943 Browse All Authors Top 9 quotes by James Reston, Jr. He inherited some good instincts from his Quaker forebearers, but by diligent hard work, he overcame them. James Reston, Jr. instinct quaker hard-work As General Eisenhower discovered, it is easier to end the Cold War or stamp out poverty than to master this devilish pastime. James Reston, Jr. poverty golf war In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and open discussion. James Reston, Jr. common-sense war peace There isn't a single professional sports season now that doesn't go on at least a month too long. Baseball starts in football weather, and football in baseball weather, and basketball overlaps them both. James Reston, Jr. basketball baseball sports Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides. James Reston, Jr. hiding wealth poverty Golf is the Lord's punishment for man's sins. James Reston, Jr. sin golf men Stick with the optimists. It's going to be tough enough even if they're right. James Reston, Jr. optimistic inspiration sticks Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is doing us in. James Reston, Jr. austerity adversity able A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top. James Reston, Jr. leaks vessel government Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors
