Adults Quote by Maxwell Perkins
“What we publishers think is that our function is to bring everything out into the open, on the theory that we have an adult population that knows values, or can learn them, and let them decide.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with Publishers, 1930s
Publishers aim to expose ideas, trusting adults to understand or learn values and decide for themselves.
In simple terms: Publishers expose ideas, trusting adult judgment.
Key Takeaway
Provide open content, let readers decide.
Themes
publishing
trust
values
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- book publishing
- editorial decisions
- public education
Key Concepts
public discourse
media ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can publishers support readers with limited background?
- What safeguards ensure misinformation isn’t spread?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all adults have equal access to education and critical thinking.
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