. . . the whole of society in Washington is to some degree political. It is like no … - Storm Jameson

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There is no safer place for your hopes and dreams than in the loving hands of your faithful Father.

Storm Jameson

. . . the whole of society in Washington is to some degree political. It is like no other capital city known to me, in that political thinking, the whole business, technical and personal, of politics, is not diluted by an equal interest in art, industry, amusement, anything you like. I don't meant that these are non-existent in Washington -- only that they are subdued to the ruling passion.

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