There is...a spiritual hunger in the world today and it cannot be satisfied...by better cars on longer credit terms.
Adlai E. StevensonRead
Accuracy to a newspaper is what virtue is to a lady; but a newspaper can always print a retraction.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote compares the importance of accuracy in journalism to the virtue expected of a lady, highlighting that while virtue is often permanent, journalism can correct its mistakes.
Adlai E. Stevenson illustrates the notion that just as a lady's virtue is a fundamental aspect of her character, the accuracy of a newspaper is essential to its credibility. However, unlike a lady, whose virtue might be irreparable once tarnished, a newspaper has the ability to issue corrections and adjustments through retractions, symbolizing the potential for redemption in reporting. This comparison provokes thought on the weight of journalistic responsibility and the transient nature of public perception.
Themes
AccuracyJournalismVirtueRetractionCredibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of truthful reporting in journalism.
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