Enough Quote by Sherwood Schwartz
“A lot of people say television holds up a mirror to life, and that's why you see all the drug busts and the killings and the seamier side of life. I personally take the view that it's not sufficient to portray only negative role models. It's not enough to say 'no' to drugs. What do you say 'yes' to?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 1970s
Television often shows only the dark side, but it should also highlight positive role models and solutions.
In simple terms: TV shows both bad and good, we need more good examples.
Promote positive examples in media.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- TV programming
- education campaigns
- community outreach
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media balance realism with hope?
- What positive stories resonate most?
Focusing only on positives may ignore real problems.