Walter Lippmann on the Importance of Opposition

„The opposition is indispensable. A good statesman, like any other sensible human being, always learns more from his opponents than from his fervent supporters. For his supporters will push him to disaster unless his opponents show him where the dangers are. So if he is wise he will often pray to be delivered from his friends, because they will ruin him. But though it hurts, he ought also to pray never to be left without opponents; for they keep him on the path of reason and good sense.“

Walter LippmannWalter Lippmann explains why opposition is indispensable for a wise statesman and keeps him on the path of reason.
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Walter Lippmann was an American journalist and political commentator, known for his work on public opinion and political communication.

A statesman should value opposition as it warns him of dangers and keeps him reasonable.


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Walter Lippmann (1889–1974) was a prominent American journalist, media critic, and political commentator. He coined significant concepts in media and communication studies, particularly regarding the role of mass media in democracy. His book "Public Opinion" (1922) remains a classic in media criticism and political philosophy.

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