There is...a spiritual hunger in the world today and it cannot be satisfied...by better cars on longer credit terms.
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Journalists do not live by words alone, although sometimes they have to eat them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously highlights the struggles of journalists, suggesting they must sometimes retract or regret their words.
Adlai E. Stevensonβs quote humorously emphasizes that journalism is not merely about crafting words, but also about the responsibility of those words. It suggests that journalists occasionally find themselves in situations where they must 'eat' their words, meaning they may need to apologize or correct their statements when faced with the consequences of their own written work. This reflects the complexities and challenges inherent in the profession, where the weight of language can lead to both triumphs and troubles.
Themes
JournalismWordsResponsibilityHumorTruth
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of accountability in journalism.
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