As quoted in The Wordsworth Dictionary of Quotations (1998) by Connie Robertson.
• Similar statements by others:
• Mr. Hogg observed facetiously that interpreters were rather like politicians: they are people who approach every problem with an open mouth.
 • Quintin Hogg, as quoted in Annual Review of United Nations Affairs (1949) by Clyde Eagleton, p. 136.
• Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
 • Arthur J. Goldberg, as quoted in Affronts, Insults and Indignities (1975) by Morris Mandel
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Some people approach every problem with an open mouth.

— Adlai Stevenson II

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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Some people approach every problem with an open mouth." in the context of "As quoted in The Wordsworth Dictionary of Quotations (1998) by Connie Robertson.
• Similar statements by others:
• Mr. Hogg observed facetiously that interpreters were rather like politicians: they are people who approach every problem with an open mouth.
 • Quintin Hogg, as quoted in Annual Review of United Nations Affairs (1949) by Clyde Eagleton, p. 136.
• Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
 • Arthur J. Goldberg, as quoted in Affronts, Insults and Indignities (1975) by Morris Mandel" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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Adlai Stevenson II

About Adlai Stevenson II

Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (5 February 1900 – 14 July 1965) was an American politician and statesman, noted for his skill in debate and oratory; Governor of Illinois, he was twice an unsuccessful candidate for President of the United States running against Dwight D. Eisenhower (in 1952 and 1956). Under the John F. Kennedy administration, he served as United States Ambassador to the United Nations.