Perhaps if all the peoples of the world understand what war really means, we would eliminate it.
Walter CronkiteRead
I feel no compulsion to be a pundit. As a matter of fact, I really don't have that much to say about most things. Working with hard news satisfies me completely.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Walter Cronkite emphasizes the satisfaction he derives from reporting hard news rather than engaging in commentary or opinion.
This quote reflects Walter Cronkite's humility and focus as a journalist. He indicates that he prefers to report facts and hard news rather than partake in the punditry that often accompanies the news. Cronkite's statement suggests a belief in the integrity of journalism, where the primary responsibility is to convey information accurately and without personal bias, allowing readers to form their own opinions.
Themes
JournalismNewsPunditryReportingFacts
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of integrity in journalism.
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