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Edward R. Murrow Quotes

1908–1965

Edward Roscoe Murrow (born Egbert Roscoe Murrow; 25 April 1908 – 27 April 1965) was an American journalist. He first came to prominence with a series of radio news broadcasts during World War II, which were followed by millions of listeners in the United States and Canada.

Journalists

Also known as: Ed Murrow, Murrow, Edward R.

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If none of us ever read a book that was "dangerous," had a friend who was "different," or joined an organization that advocated "change," we would all be just the kind of people Joe McCarthy wants.

Speech to his staff (1954)

...if what I say is responsible, I alone am responsible for the saying of it...

RTNDA Convention Speech (1958)

I have reason to know, as do many of you, that when the evidence on a controversial subject is fairly and calmly presented, the public recognizes it for what it is--an effort to illuminate rather than to agitate.

RTNDA Convention Speech (1958)

Others have their share, often far bigger than mine. This has helped me to see my own in truer perspective: and in learning how others have faced their problems — this has given me fresh ideas about how to tackle mine.

This I Believe (1951)

We used to own our slaves; now we just rent them.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Edward R. Murrow (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.