Perhaps if all the peoples of the world understand what war really means, we would eliminate it.
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A liberal to me is one who - and it suits some of the dictionary definitions - is unbeholden to any specific belief or party or group or person, but makes up his or her mind on the basis of the facts and the presentation of those facts at the time. That defines what I am.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A liberal is someone who evaluates situations based on facts, rather than being tied to a specific belief or group.
Walter Cronkite's quote emphasizes the importance of being independent-minded and open to evaluating information based on evidence rather than adhering to predefined beliefs or affiliations. It advocates for a rational, thoughtful approach to understanding the world, suggesting that one's principles should be guided by facts and circumstances rather than loyalty to particular ideologies or groups.
Themes
LiberalFactsIndependenceBeliefEvaluation
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about climate change, one might use this quote to advocate for basing discussions on scientific evidence rather than political affiliation.
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