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Lincoln Steffens was an American journalist and writer known for his critical reporting on American politics and social issues. His work had a profound impact on American social reform in the early 20th century.

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“First in violence, deepest in dirt, lawless, unlovely, ill-smelling, irreverent, new; an overgrown gawk of a - village, the "tough" among cities, a spectacle for the nation.”

Firsts Nations Cities Violence Tough Ill Village Chicago Dirt Irreverent

Book:The Shame of the Cities

Source: The Shame of the Cities

“Chicago will give you a chance. The sporting spirit is the spirit of Chicago.”

Giving Spirit Chance Cities Chicago

Book:The Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens

Source: The Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens

“In all cities, the better classes - the business men - are the sources of corruption, but they are so rarely pursued and caught that we do not fully realize whence the trouble comes.”

Men Realizing Cities Class Trouble Source Caught Corruption Pursued Business Man

Book:The Shame of the Cities

Source: The Shame of the Cities

“If we would leave parties to the politicians, and would vote not for the party, not even for men, but for the city, and the State, and the nation, we should rule parties, and cities, and States, and nation.”

Ifs Men Should States Nations Party Cities Politician Vote

Book:The Shame of the Cities

Source: The Shame of the Cities

About the Author

Born: April 6, 1866
Died: August 9, 1936
Known for: Author
Quotes: 54

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The World of Lincoln SteffensRelated source material

The Autobiography of Lincoln SteffensRelated source material

The Shame of the CitiesRelated source material

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The autobiography of Lincoln Steffens: abridgedRelated source material

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