American traditions and the American ethic require us to be truthful, but the most important reason is that truth is the best propaganda and lies are the worst. To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share Image
Tuberculosis, starvation, fatigue, and there are many who have no desire to live. — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
“A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices.” — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
American traditions and the American ethic require us to be truthful, but the most important reason is that truth is the best propaganda and… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
We are in the same tent as the clowns and the freaks-that's show business. — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
When the politicians complain that TV turns the proceedings into a circus, it should be made clear that the circus was already there, and… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them up, at least a little bit. — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason, if we dig deep in our history and our doctrine, and remember… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
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… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
We have currently a built-in allergy to unpleasant or disturbing information. Our mass media reflect this. But unless we get up off our fat… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
Don't be deluded into believing that the titular heads of the networks control what appears on their networks. They all have better taste. — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
Our history will be what we make of it. If we go on as we are, then history will take its revenge and retribution… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
I have said, and I believe, that potentially we have in this country a free enterprise system of radio and television which is superior… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share
