We can come to look upon the deaths of our enemies with as much regret as we feel for those of our friends, namely, when we miss their existence as witnesses to our success.
Arthur SchopenhauerRead
Newspapers are the second hand of history. This hand, however, is usually not only of inferior metal to the other hands, it also seldom works properly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Newspapers provide a record of history, but their accuracy and quality can be questionable.
In this quote, Schopenhauer likens newspapers to the second hand of a clock, suggesting that while they play a role in recording history, they often do so inadequately and with less reliability compared to other sources. This reflects his skepticism about the media's reliability and the importance of scrutinizing the information we consume.
Themes
NewspapersHistoryMediaReliabilityInformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of media literacy, this quote can highlight the need for critical thinking.
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