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“Unless the reformer can invent something which substitutes attractive virtues for attractive vices, he will fail.”

Quote by Walter Lippmann

Book:A Preface to Politics

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A Preface to Politics

This book serves as a foundational text for understanding the principles and methodologies of political science, examining historical and contemporary political systems, and discussing the role of politics in society. 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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Book:The Essential Lippmann: A Political Philosophy for Liberal Democracy

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Book:Essays in the Public Philosophy

Source: Essays in the Public Philosophy