Bernard Devoto Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bernard Devoto.

Bernard Devoto was an American historian, journalist, and author, born on January 11, 1897, and died on November 14, 1955. He is best known for his works on American history, particularly his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "The Course of Empire." Devoto also wrote extensively on public land policy and conservation, advocating for the protection of America's natural resources. His writings played a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing policy decisions related to the preservation of wilderness areas. Devoto's contributions to American history and conservation continue to be celebrated and respected to this day.

One may lack words to express the impact of beauty but no on

One may lack words to express the impact of beauty but no one who has felt it remains untouched. It is renewal, enlargement, intensification. The parks preserve it permanently in the inheritance of the American citizens.

Nature Beauty America Parks

Sure the people are stupid: the human race is stupid. Sure C

Sure the people are stupid: the human race is stupid. Sure Congress is an inefficient instrument of government. But the people are not stupid enough to abandon representative government for any other kind, including government by the guy who knows.

Congress

The mind has its own logic but does not often let others in

The mind has its own logic but does not often let others in on it.

Logic

The trouble with Reason is that it becomes meaningless at th

The trouble with Reason is that it becomes meaningless at the exact point where it refuses to act.

Reason

The trouble with the sacred Individual is that he has no sig

The trouble with the sacred Individual is that he has no significance, except as he can acquire it from others, from the social whole.

Individuality