Perhaps if all the peoples of the world understand what war really means, we would eliminate it.
Walter CronkiteRead
I am a news presenter, a news broadcaster, an anchorman, a managing editor - not a commentator or analyst.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Walter Cronkite emphasizes his role in delivering news rather than interpreting it.
In this quote, Walter Cronkite clarifies the distinction between being a news presenter and being a commentator or analyst. He highlights his commitment to reporting facts and delivering news as it is, without adding personal interpretations or opinions, which reinforces the integrity and objectivity expected in journalism.
Themes
JournalismNewsReportingObjectivityIntegrity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about media ethics, one might quote Cronkite to emphasize the importance of factual reporting.
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Objective journalism and an opinion column are about as similar as the Bible and Playboy magazine.
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I feel no compulsion to be a pundit. As a matter of fact, I really don't have that much to say about most things. Working with hard news satisfies me completely.
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