A. J. Liebling Quotes
“Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one.”
“The only time to be positive is when you’re dealing with a negative.”
“I don’t like to commit myself about heaven and hell—you see, I have friends in both places.”
“The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.”
“The reason that there are two senators for each state is so that one can be the designated driver.”
“A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself.”
“Journalism is the art of capturing people who are pretending to be something they are not.”
“The best way to keep a secret is to tell no one.”
“A good newspaperman is one who can tell you what the news is, and who can also tell you why it’s news.”
“The press is like the weather. You have to take it in stride.”
“The only thing that is constant is change, and the only thing that stays the same is the press.”
“Nothing is more beautiful than the sight of a crowded room filled with people who want to hear what you have to say.”
“The true definition of a democracy is the freedom to say what you like and to be heard by those who care to listen.”
“A man who has never been in the newspaper is a man who has never done anything worth reporting.”
“The secret of success in journalism is to keep on writing even when you’re not in the mood.”
“The problem with journalism is that people keep asking questions.”
“A newspaper is a device for making the reading public feel that it knows what’s going on in the world.”
“The public’s right to know is an empty phrase if they don’t have the ability to understand it.”
“The journalist’s duty is to report what he knows, not what he thinks.”
“The press has a responsibility to be truthful, but it also has the right to be wrong.”
“The best stories are the ones that are too strange to be true.”
“The most important thing in journalism is to be curious.”
“The less you know, the more you think you know. The more you know, the less you think you know.”
“Journalism is the only profession where you can be as wrong as you like, and people still think you’re right.”
“The essence of good journalism is to inform, not to entertain.”
“The only way to make a living in journalism is to write things that people want to read.”
“In journalism, the truth is often stranger than fiction.”
“To be a good journalist, you need to be a good listener.”
“The most interesting stories are often the ones that aren’t told.”
“The only thing that keeps a newspaper from being a lie is the editor.”
“The art of journalism is to take what is known and make it interesting.”
“Journalism is the study of the human condition as seen through the lens of current events.”
“The most important thing a journalist can do is to ask the right questions.”
“A newspaper’s job is to make sense of the world for its readers.”
“The best reporters are those who can turn a simple fact into a compelling story.”
“The difference between a good reporter and a bad one is the ability to see beyond the obvious.”
“The press is a reflection of society, for better or for worse.”
“The most valuable asset in journalism is a keen sense of curiosity.”
“A good story is one that makes people think, not just one that entertains them.”
“Journalism is about uncovering the truth, not just reporting it.”
“A newspaper is only as good as its reporters.”
“The best journalism comes from a place of genuine interest in the subject.”
“The role of the press is to challenge power, not to serve it.”
“The most effective journalists are those who can balance objectivity with empathy.”
“A newspaper is a record of the times, and a reflection of its readers.”
“The secret to good reporting is to stay out of the way of the story.”
“In journalism, context is as important as content.”
“The most memorable stories are often those that are the most human.”
“A journalist’s role is to be a watchdog, not a lapdog.”
“The best journalism is that which makes people see the world in a new way.”
“A good journalist knows that the story is never just about the facts.”
“The press should be a platform for diverse voices and perspectives.”
“A good story is one that resonates with people on a personal level.”
“Journalism is a craft that requires both skill and passion.”
“The essence of good reporting is the ability to ask questions that others don’t.”
“The most important attribute of a journalist is integrity.”
“The best stories are those that make people feel something.”
“A newspaper’s duty is to serve the public, not to pander to it.”
“The role of journalism is to make the complex understandable.”
“A good journalist must be willing to go where the story takes them.”
“The press has a responsibility to be fair, but it also has a right to be provocative.”
“The most powerful stories are those that uncover hidden truths.”
“The secret of good journalism is to tell stories that matter.”
“A newspaper is a reflection of the society it serves.”
“The best journalism is that which reflects the diversity of human experience.”
“The role of the journalist is to make the complex accessible.”
“The most memorable stories are those that challenge conventional wisdom.”
“A good reporter must be able to separate fact from opinion.”
“The press should strive to be both accurate and insightful.”
“The essence of journalism is to provide clarity in a world of confusion.”
“A newspaper’s strength lies in its ability to question and investigate.”
“The best journalism is that which makes people think deeply.”
“The role of the press is to be a catalyst for discussion and debate.”
“The most impactful stories are those that highlight the human condition.”
“A good journalist must be both curious and skeptical.”
“The essence of good reporting is to uncover what others miss.”
“The role of journalism is to provide a voice to the voiceless.”
“The best stories are those that reveal the truth behind the headlines.”
“A newspaper should strive to be both informative and thought-provoking.”
“The most powerful journalism is that which drives change.”
“A good reporter knows that every story has multiple sides.”
“The essence of journalism is to question and explore.”
“The role of the press is to serve as a watchdog over those in power.”
“The best journalism is that which engages the reader and sparks curiosity.”
“The press should be a mirror of society, not a megaphone for power.”
“The most effective journalism is that which informs and inspires.”
“The role of the journalist is to challenge the status quo.”
“The most engaging stories are those that connect with readers on an emotional level.”
“A newspaper is a record of its time and its people.”
“The best journalism is that which reflects the diversity of voices.”
“The role of journalism is to shed light on hidden aspects of life.”
“The most memorable stories are those that uncover deep truths.”
“A good journalist must be both persistent and patient.”
“The press should aim to be both accurate and insightful.”
“The most powerful stories are those that reveal the essence of the human experience.”
“A newspaper’s job is to make sense of the complex world.”
“The best journalism is that which is both informative and provocative.”
“The essence of journalism is to capture the truth of the moment.”
“The role of the press is to be a catalyst for change.”
“The most effective journalism is that which drives meaningful discussion.”
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