Perhaps if all the peoples of the world understand what war really means, we would eliminate it.
Walter CronkiteRead
All through my life, I have never disguised my sentiments about politics in general.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Walter Cronkite openly expressed his views on politics throughout his life.
This quote reflects Walter Cronkite's commitment to honesty and transparency in his approach to political commentary. By stating that he never disguised his sentiments about politics, he emphasizes the importance of authenticity and integrity in journalism, suggesting that personal beliefs should not be hidden when discussing matters of public interest.
Themes
PoliticsJournalismIntegrityHonestyTransparency
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on media ethics, I used this quote to discuss the importance of truth in journalism.
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