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The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue.

— Edward R. Murrow

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Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices — just recognize them.

Anyone who isn't confused doesn't really understand the situation.

The Improbable Irish (1969)

No one can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.

He mobilized the English language and sent it into battle.

No one man can terrorize a whole nation unless we are all his accomplices.

Speech to his staff (1954)

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