Awe Quote by A. J. Liebling
“Newspapers write about other newspapers with circumspection, ... about themselves with awe, and only after mature reflection.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Press” in The New Yorker, 1955
Media often critiques peers but reveres itself, requiring deeper self‑examination.
In simple terms: Press praises itself, critiques others.
Key Takeaway
Encourage honest self‑audit.
Themes
media
self‑critique
humility
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
journalistic
satirical
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- media ethics courses
- public relations
Key Concepts
Meta‑journalism
bias awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we admire our own work?
- How can media practice true humility?
A Different Perspective
Self‑praise can blind institutions to flaws.
