Quote by: Jon Stewart

Thomas Jefferson once said: 'Of course the people don't want war. But the people can be brought to the bidding of their leader. All you have to do is tell them they're being attacked and denounce the pacifists for somehow a lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.' I think that was Jefferson. Oh wait. That was Hermann Goering. Shoot." [Hosting the Peabody Awards for broadcasting excellence at the New York Waldorf-Astoria, June 6, 2006]


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Author Bio


  • NameJon Stewart
  • DescriptionAmerican political satirist, writer, television host, actor, media critic and stand-up comedian
  • BornNovember 28, 1962
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Film Actor; Television Presenter; Film Director; Screenwriter; Writer
  • AwardsPeabody Award; Primetime Emmy Award