Arthur Schlesinger Quotes

Kay overruled cautious lawyers and directed the Post.

- Arthur Schlesinger

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Her mother was an overwhelming force... Her father was emphatic and imperious. - Arthur Schlesinger

If we are to survive, we must have ideas, vision, and courage. These things are rarely produced by committees. Everything that matters in our intellectual and moral life begins with an individual confronting his own mind and conscience in a room by himself. - Arthur Schlesinger

When lies must be told, they should be told by subordinate officials. At no point should the president be asked to lend himself to the cover operation. There seems to me merit in Secretary Rusk's suggestion that someone other than the president make the final decision and do so in his absence -- someone whose head can later be placed on the block if things go terribly wrong. - Arthur Schlesinger