US "political columnist, educator".
He was an influential spokesman for liberal political and economic views.
The tourist who moves about to see and hear and open himself to all the influences of the places which condense centuries of human greatness is only a man in search of excellence.
"I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist."
"When you choose the lesser of two evils, always remember that it is still an evil."
"Despite the success cult, men are most deeply moved not by the reaching of the goal but by the grandness of the effort involved in getting there -- or failing to get there."
The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you survives all hurt.
