It is well known to all great men, that by conferring an obligation they do not always procure a friend, but are certain of creating many enemies.
Henry FieldingRead
A newspaper consists of just the same number of words, whether there be any news in it or not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the difference between content and substance in media.
Henry Fielding's quote points to the idea that a newspaper's word count remains constant, regardless of the quality or relevance of its content. This suggests that the mere presence of words does not equate to meaningful communication or valuable information, emphasizing the importance of substance over form in reporting.
Themes
MediaNewsSubstanceCommunicationInformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of credible journalism, one could cite this quote to highlight the need for substance in news reporting.
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