“The best time to listen to a politician is when he's on a stump on a street corner in the rain late at night when he's exhausted. Then he doesn't lie.”
Quote by Theodore White
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Theodore White
Theodore White was an American journalist and historian renowned for his extensive coverage of China and the Cold War. Born on May 6, 1915, and passing away on May 15, 1986, White's career spanned several decades, during which he reported on significant events and figures of the 20th century. more
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