Accepting Quote by Cyril Connolly
“Carelessness is not fatal to journalism, nor are cliches, for the eye rests lightly on them. But what is intended to be read once can seldom be read more than once; a journalist has to accept the fact that his work, by its very todayness, is excluded from any share in tomorrow.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of the Journalist", 1955
Journalism’s fleeting nature means its impact is often limited to its immediate moment, making lasting relevance rare.
In simple terms: Journalism is often short‑lived and rarely revisited.
Key Takeaway
Create work that endures beyond its first reading.
Themes
media
ephemerality
legacy
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- feature writing
- historical documentation
- media studies
Key Concepts
temporal relevance
journalistic ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a journalist make work timeless?
- What role does audience memory play?
A Different Perspective
Some stories gain lasting value through archival preservation.
