Perhaps if all the peoples of the world understand what war really means, we would eliminate it.
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Journalism is what we need to make democracy work.
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What this quote means
Journalism is essential for the functioning of democracy.
This quote by Walter Cronkite emphasizes the vital role of journalism in maintaining a healthy democracy. It suggests that an informed public, aided by responsible journalism, is crucial for democracy to flourish, as it enables citizens to make educated decisions and hold their leaders accountable.
Themes
JournalismDemocracyMediaFreedomAccountability
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of press freedoms, one might cite this quote to underscore journalism's role in democracy.
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