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Journalists do not like to report on uncertainties. They would almost rather be wrong than ambiguous.

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It is one test of a fully developed writer that he reminds us of no one but himself.
Giving jazz the Congressional seal of approval is a little like making Huck Finn an honorary Boy Scout.
Nothing is more idealistic than a journalist on the defensive.
Journalists do not like to report on uncertainties. They would almost rather be wrong than ambiguous.
Watching baseball under the lights is like observing dogs indoors, at a pedigree show. In both instances, the environment is too controlled…
Cary Grant, born Archie Leach, was a poor boy who could barely spell posh. That's acting for you-or maybe Hollywood.
Once we thought, journalists and readers alike, that if we put together enough facts and gave them a fast stir, we would…
To choose art means to turn one's back on the world, or at least on certain of its distractions.

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People would rather be wrong than be different. — Henry Jacobsen
The greatest artists, saints, philosophers, and, until quite recent times, scientists... have all assumed that the New Testament promise of eternal life… — Malcolm Muggeridge
I'd rather be wrong to set you free than be right to do you harm (162). — Claudia Gray
Journalists do not like to report on uncertainties. They would almost rather be wrong than ambiguous. — Melvin Maddocks
I think I'll be brave starting with you. I'd give you my heart if you ask me to. I'd rather be wrong… — Ritu Ghatourey

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