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George Packer Quotes

American - Novelist | August 13, 1960 -

We have at least learned that the offspring of presidents don't necessarily make good politicians themselves.

Good Politicians Make Learned Least

Politics demands certain skills honed by experience, just as journalism does, just as acting does.

Experience Politics Journalism Acting

In a meritocracy, actors who act well get good roles. They don't get to be journalists, too - a job that, in a meritocracy, should go to those who do journalism well.

Good Job Journalism Go Act Well

Obama is the splendid fruit of a meritocracy.

Fruit Splendid Obama

Millions don't rally to the banner of Uncertainty.

Uncertainty Rally Banner Millions

Ambition, of course, is the politician's currency.

Ambition Politician Currency Course

Obama offers himself as a catalyst by which disenchanted Americans can overcome two decades of vicious partisanship, energize our democracy, and restore faith in government.

Faith Government Democracy Overcome

Inspiration is an underexamined part of political life and presidential leadership.

Life Leadership Political Inspiration

In its lowest, most common form, inspiration is simple charisma that becomes magnified by the media, as with Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton.

Simple Media Inspiration Common Most

The idea of solving as huge and long-term a problem as inequality - which, for my money, is the biggest single problem we have here at home - just never gets serious concern from both sides.

Home Money Problem Inequality Never

The Olympics are never just about sports.

Sports Never Just About Olympics

If giving money to a politician prejudiced my ability to think and write honestly, I wouldn't do it. Fortunately, it doesn't.

Money Think Giving Write Ability

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