“An idealist believes the short run doesn't count. A cynic believes the long run doesn't matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run.”

About Sydney J. Harris

Journalist • American

Sydney J. Harris was a prominent American journalist, author, and drama critic for the Chicago Daily News and later the Chicago Sun-Times. He was best known for his syndicated column, 'Strictly Personal,' which ran for...