Edward R. Murrow – 6 Quotes

6 Quotes by Edward R. Murrow

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

We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.

– Edward R. Murrow

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

– Edward R. Murrow

The politician in my country seeks votes, affection and respect, in that order. With few notable exceptions, they are simply men who want to be loved.

– Edward R. Murrow

A satellite has no conscience.

– Edward R. Murrow

The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in the relations between human beings, and in the end the communicator will be confronted with the old problem, of what to say and how to say it.

– Edward R. Murrow