New York has more hermits than will be found in all the forests, mountains and deserts of the United States. Simeon Strunsky More Quotes by Simeon Strunsky More Quotes From Simeon Strunsky People who want to understand democracy should spend less time in the library with Aristotle and more time on the buses and in the subway. Simeon Strunsky library democracy people Once a man would spend a week patiently waiting if he missed a stage coach, but now he rages if he misses the first section of a revolving door. Simeon Strunsky waiting doors men A dining room table with children's eager hungry faces around it, ceases to be a mere dining room table, and becomes an altar. Simeon Strunsky dining family children Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly. Simeon Strunsky remarks fame knowledge The people whom the sons and daughters find it hardest to understand are the fathers and mothers, but young people can get on very well with the grandfathers and grandmothers. Simeon Strunsky daughter mother father Statistics are the heart of democracy. Simeon Strunsky statistics democracy heart If you want to understand democracy, spend less time in the library with Plato and more time in the buses with people. Simeon Strunsky
