Some of these enlightened personalities were honored during their lifetimes as great statesmen, scientists, and educators, while others, forced by circumstances to work at menial tasks, stole precious moments to write down the knowledge they received through the influx of Cosmic Illumination. (dailyfreebooks.com)
The politicians responsible would now be feted as great statesmen and women, and there is no chance whatsoever that seven years later there would be any inquiry pouring over the finer nuances of international law, the AG's advice, and precisely who knew what and when regarding WMD. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
I share this aversion with the great LA Times columnist Michael Hiltzik, who sent this 1985 speech from the great statesman, Sen. Pat Moynihan. (jaredbernsteinblog.com)