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“Television... is not a substitute for print.” quote by Walter Cronkite
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“Television... is not a substitute for print.”

Walter Cronkite

About This Quote

Source Interview: Television broadcast, 1970s, news commentary

Television cannot replace the depth and permanence of printed material.

In simple terms: TV is not a substitute for books.

Key Takeaway

Value print for lasting knowledge.

Themes

media technology information culture education

Mood

reflective analytical informative

Type

media educational

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • library use
  • personal study habits
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

digital vs analog cognitive depth media literacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance TV and reading in daily life?
  • What benefits does print provide that digital lacks?
A Different Perspective

Print offers depth, but digital can enhance accessibility.

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