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Edward R. Murrow Quotes - Page 2

If none of us ever read a book that was dangerous, had a friend who was different, or joined an organization that advocated change, we would all be the kind of people Joe McCarthy wants.

If none of us ever read a book that was "dangerous," had a friend who was "different," or joined an organization that advocated "change," we would all be the kind of people Joe McCarthy wants.

Speech to his staff before the broadcast of the "See It Now" program on Joe McCarthy on March 09, 1954. "Edward R. Murrow And the Time Of His Time" by Joseph Wershba, www.silurians.org.

We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason.

Edward R. Murrow (1967). “In Search of Light: The Broadcasts of Edward R. Murrow, 1938-1961”

If radio news is to be regarded as a commodity, only acceptable when saleable, then I don't care what you call it - I say it isn't news.

Radio-Television News Directors Association Convention Address, delivered 15 October 1958, Chicago, Illinois

Good night, and good luck.

Response to Senator Joe McCarthy on CBS' See It Now, Originally Broadcast 13 April 1954

Just once in a while, let us exalt the importance of ideas and information.

Radio-Television News Directors Association Convention Address, delivered 15 October 1958, Chicago, Illinois

All I can hope to teach my son is to tell the truth and fear no man.

"Edward R. Murrow and the Time of His Time" by Joseph Wershba, www.evesmag.com.

I would like television to produce some itching pills rather than this endless outpouring of tranquilizers.

Radio-Television News Directors Association Convention Address, delivered 15 October 1958, Chicago, Illinois