Public Opinion
It has been noted that secret defence and intelligence links 'that minimal impact on ordinary people a disproportionate role in the transatlantic friendship', and perspectives on the special relationship differ.
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Famous quotes containing the words public opinion, public and/or opinion:
“Our government rests in public opinion. Whoever can change public opinion, can change the government, practically just so much.”
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)
“The public is a hibernating bear, hard to awaken and fond of honey.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)
“In spite of all the learned have said,
I still my old opinion keep;
The posture, that we give the dead,
Points out the soul’s eternal sleep.
Not so the ancients of these lands—
The Indian, when from life released,
Again is seated with his friends,
And shares again the joyous feast.”
—Philip Freneau (1752–1832)