Controlled hysteria is what's required. To exist constantly in a state of controlled hysteria. It's agony. But everyone has agony. The difference is that I try to take my agony home and teach it to sing.
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A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A good newspaper reflects the thoughts and issues of a society, fostering self-reflection and dialogue among its citizens.
Arthur Miller's quote suggests that a good newspaper serves as a medium through which a nation can engage in introspection and discourse. It implies that the news reflects the collective consciousness of society, prompting readers to consider their values, beliefs, and the challenges they face as a community.
Themes
NewspaperSocietyCommunicationReflectionDialogue
In practice
Example use cases
To emphasize the importance of journalism in society, I shared this quote at a local community meeting about media literacy.
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