“The main discomfort in being a middle-of-the-roader is that you get sideswiped by partisans going in both directions.”
Book:For the Time Being
Quote by Sydney J. Harris
Work
For the Time Being
This book is a philosophical work that delves into the nature of time and memory, weaving together a narrative that reflects on the fleeting nature of human existence. more
Author
Sydney J. Harris
Sydney J. Harris was an American journalist renowned for his wit and incisive commentary. Born on September 14, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, he passed away on December 8, 1986. Harris was a prominent figure in journalism, particularly for his newspaper columns. more
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