“If we insist that public life be reserved for those whose personal history is pristine, we are not going to get paragons of virtue running our affairs. We will get the very rich, who contract out the messy things in life the very dull, who have nothing to hide and nothing to show and the very devious, expert at covering their tracks and ambitious enough to risk their discovery.”
Quote by Charles Krauthammer
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Cutting edges: making sense of the eighties
This book delves into the complexities of the 1980s, examining the era's significant events, trends, and the impact they had on society. more
Author
Charles Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer, an American renowned columnist, was born on March 13, 1950. He is known for his profound political analysis and unique insights, having won the Pulitzer Prize. more
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