8 quotes
American broadcast journalist (born 1931)
“A free and truly independent press - fiercely independent when necessary - is the red beating heart of freedom and democracy.”
"Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow."
on Courage
"If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all."
on Life
"I've never believed in measuring one's worth by the size of his or her bank account. I prefer to look at distance traveled."
"Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic."
on Humor
"A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well."
"Journalism is not a precise science, it's a crude art"
on Art
"Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek."
on Wisdom
