Lincoln Steffens Quotes

Power is what men seek and any group that gets it ... -Lincoln Steffens

Power is what men seek and any group that gets it will abuse it.

Lincoln Steffens , Journalist
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This quote suggests that men have a natural inclination or desire for power, and when any group of individuals acquires power, they are likely to misuse or exploit it.

I have been over into the future, and it works.... -Lincoln Steffens

I have been over into the future, and it works.

Lincoln Steffens , Journalist

If our political leaders are to be always a lot of political merchants, they will supply any demand we may create. All we have to do is to establish a steady demand for good government.

Lincoln Steffens , Journalist
Chicago will give you a chance. The sporting spiri... -Lincoln Steffens

Chicago will give you a chance. The sporting spirit is the spirit of Chicago.

Lincoln Steffens , Journalist
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This quote conveys the idea that Chicago, as a city, provides opportunities or chances for individuals. It implies that the sporting spirit, characterized by competitiveness, determination, and a drive for success, is emblematic of the city of Chicago. It highlights the association between the city's identity and the opportunities it offers, particularly in the realm of sports.

In all cities, the better classes - the business men - are the sources of corruption, but they are so rarely pursued and caught that we do not fully realize whence the trouble comes.

Lincoln Steffens , Journalist

Whenever anything extraordinary is done in American municipal politics, whether for good or for evil, you can trace it almost invariably to one man. The people do not do it. Neither do the 'gangs,' 'combines,' or political parties.

Lincoln Steffens , Journalist

The typical American citizen is the business man. The typical business man is a bad citizen; he is busy. If he is a 'big business man' and very busy, he does not neglect; he is busy with politics, oh, very busy and very businesslike.

Lincoln Steffens , Journalist
Art is like a border of flowers along the course o... -Lincoln Steffens

Art is like a border of flowers along the course of civilization.

Lincoln Steffens , Journalist

The commercial spirit is the spirit of profit, not patriotism; of credit, not honor; of individual gain, not national prosperity; of trade and dickering, not principle.

Lincoln Steffens , Journalist

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