Perhaps if all the peoples of the world understand what war really means, we would eliminate it.
Walter CronkiteRead
I take a certain pride in having maintained a reputation for fast copy throughout my newspaper career. Fast-breaking stories left my typewriter in a hurry. Not great literature, perhaps, but fast, and usually accurate.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Walter Cronkite values speed and accuracy in journalism over literary excellence.
In this quote, Walter Cronkite reflects on his long career in journalism, expressing pride in his ability to deliver news quickly and accurately. He acknowledges that while his writing may not have reached the level of great literature, the essence of his work—to provide timely and truthful news—was paramount, indicating the importance of speed in the fast-paced world of reporting.
Themes
JournalismSpeedAccuracyReportingNews
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of journalism integrity.
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