I cannot improve on those spoken for many years by a true legend who preceded me at CBS News. He would say, simply, 'good night, and good luck.'
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the significance of sincerity and good wishes at the end of a discussion or broadcast.
Mike Wallace acknowledges the impact of a fellow broadcaster's farewell message, highlighting its simplicity and depth. The phrase 'good night, and good luck' serves as a reminder of the importance of genuine well-wishing in communication, reflecting a sense of care and respect for the audience.
In practice
At the end of a news segment, one might feel inclined to use this quote to emphasize goodwill.
I met all these important people and did all these stories, but I always had such excellent producers and assistants. I could show up to interview a world leader or a criminal and they would have things so well prepared anyone could have done it. It wasn't about 'me,' it was about 'us.'
There's nothing, repeat, nothing to be ashamed of when you're going through a depression. If you get help, the chances of your licking it are really good. But, you have to get yourself onto a safe path.
Everyone ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct.
People with the best intentions will often give you advice on why you shouldn’t take a risk because of what could happen. While some of what they say may be true, you should never allow them to get their negative anchors into your mind because, like them, you too will begin to sink. Next time this happens, throw them a life-line, and ask them what is good about their situation.
It took me forty years of dealing with buddhism to finally realize that actually Buddha's discovery was happiness and bliss.
When we are at our wits' end for an answer, then the Holy Spirit can give us an answer. But how can He give us an answer when we are still well supplied with all sorts of answers of our own?
Silence is an answer to a wise man.
It AIN'T so much the things we don't know that get us into trouble. It's the things we know that just ain't so.
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