Author: Edward R. Murrow

Quotes

People say conversation is a lost art; how often I have wished it were.

People say conversation is a lost art; how often I have wished it were.

- Edward R. Murrow

A satellite has no conscience.

A satellite has no conscience.

- Edward R. Murrow

The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue.

The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue.

- Edward R. Murrow

The politician in my country seeks votes, affection and respect, in that order. With few notable exceptions, they are simply men who want to be loved.

The politician in my country seeks votes, affection and respect, in that order. With few notable exceptions, they are simply men who want to be loved.

- Edward R. Murrow

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

- Edward R. Murrow

We cannot make good news out of bad practice.

We cannot make good news out of bad practice.

- Edward R. Murrow

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

- Edward R. Murrow

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