“The man who will follow precedent, but never create one, is merely an obvious example of the routineer. You find him desperately numerous in the civil service, in the official bureaus. To him government is something given as unconditionally, as absolutely as ocean or hill. He goes on winding the tape that he finds. His imagination has rarely extricated itself from under the administrative machine to gain any sense of what a human, temporary contraption the whole affair is. What he thinks is the heavens above him is nothing but the roof.”
Quote by Walter Lippmann
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The Essential Lippmann: A Political Philosophy for Liberal Democracy
This book compiles key essays and articles by Walter Lippmann, a prominent political theorist, focusing on the functioning and values of liberal democracy. It delves into the complexities of political decision-making, the role of the media, and the nature of public opinion. more
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Walter Lippmann
Walter Lippmann was a prominent American writer and political commentator, born on September 23, 1889, and died on December 14, 1974. He was known for his profound insights into political and social issues and was one of the most influential political analysts in the United States during the 20th century. more
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