Show A DICTATORS MAXIMS many and varied opinions have been expressed concerning mussolini ithe italian dictator some believing him to be the greatest leader of his generation others condemning him as a tyrant and menace to the worlds peace whatever ones estimate of him may be it can not be denied that he has maintained a firm grip on his country since he rose to power ten years ago while he talks a good deal he is essentially a man of action he is fond of uttering terse maxims touching many subjects we quote a few to give some insight into his character it is not enough to seem sincere one must be sincere intelligent pessimism is much better than unintelligent optimism 1 I dont believe to conferences I 1 believe in work italy is at work 1 I prefer a platoon of police who can act to a crowd of collegians who can but debate the training that counts for most is that which equips us to cope with things that are going wrong we are not concerned exclusively with the schools the theater the concert hall the museums all contribute to our education training does not end on graduation day all things are school to him who is teachable few will deny that there is a lot of wisdom and sound philosophy in those maxims |