Edward R. Murrow

If we were to do the Second Coming of Christ in color for a full hour, there would be a considerable number of stations which would decline to carry it on the grounds that a Western or a quiz show would be more profitable. ”

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts. ”

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home. ”

We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it. ”

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. ”

Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices - just recognize them. ”

We cannot make good news out of bad practice. ”

Senator McCarthy's reckless and unfounded attempt to impugn my loyalty is just one more example of his typical tactic of attempting to tie up to Communism anyone who disagrees with him. ”

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. ”

I have an old-fashioned belief that Americans like to make up their own minds on the basis of all available information. ”