Perhaps if all the peoples of the world understand what war really means, we would eliminate it.
Walter CronkiteRead
Give news a little more time, and don't request that they also, in their news time, entertain. We're not entertainers. We're journalists. And we need more time to do our job well.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of allowing journalists sufficient time to report news accurately without the pressure of entertainment.
Walter Cronkite highlights the distinction between journalism and entertainment, advocating for an understanding that journalists require adequate time to cover stories thoroughly. His statement is a call to prioritize factual reporting over the sensationalism often seen in the media landscape, urging the audience to appreciate the depth of journalism beyond surface-level entertainment.
Themes
JournalismNewsReportingTruthMedia
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the importance of journalistic integrity, you might reference Walter Cronkite's views on the role of time in reporting.
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