James Reston Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Reston.

James Reston (1909-1995) was an influential American journalist and author. He worked for The New York Times for over 30 years, serving as the paper's executive editor and columnist. Reston was known for his insightful and incisive reporting, covering major events such as the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. He received numerous awards for his contributions to journalism, including two Pulitzer Prizes. Reston's writings and analysis had a significant impact on public opinion and helped shape the course of American history.

The conflict between the men who make and the men who report

The conflict between the men who make and the men who report the news is as old as time. News may be true, but it is not truth, and reporters and officials seldom see it the same way. In the old days, the reporters or couriers of bad news were often put to the gallows; now they are given the Pulitzer Prize, but the conflict goes on.

Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even

Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is doing us in.

Success & Failure

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

The ship of state is the only known vessel that leaks from t

The ship of state is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

The rising power of the United States in world affairs requi

The rising power of the United States in world affairs requires, not a more compliant press, but a relentless barrage of facts and criticism. Our job in this age, as I see it, is not to serve as cheerleaders for our side in the present world struggle but to help the largest possible number of people to see the realities of the changing and convulsive world in which American policy must operate.

Europe has a press that stresses opinions; America a press,

Europe has a press that stresses opinions; America a press, radio, and television that emphasize news.

A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top.

A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top.