Eric Sevareid quotes

Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves. (Eric Sevareid)

Better to trust the man who is frequently in error than the one who is never in doubt.

Eric Sevareid

Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor.

Eric Sevareid

The difference between the men and the boys in politics is, and always has been, that the boys want to be something, while the men want to do something.

Eric Sevareid

I have never quite grasped the worry about the power of the press. After all, it speaks with a thousand voices, in constant dissonance.

Eric Sevareid

Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks.

Eric Sevareid

Consultant: any ordinary guy more than fifty miles from home.

Eric Sevareid

I'm sort of a pessimist about tomorrow and an optimist about the day after tomorrow.

Eric Sevareid

The most distinguished hallmark of the American society is and always has been change.

Eric Sevareid

Men want power in order to do something. Boys want power in order to be something.

Eric Sevareid

The chief source of problems is solutions. (Eric Sevareid)

As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is.

Eric Sevareid

Eric Sevareid

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Occupation: American Journalist
Born: November 26, 1912
Died: July 9, 1992
Quotes count: 12

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