Ages of Prophecy – Walter Lippmann

„Ages when custom is unsettled are necessarily ages of prophecy. The moralist cannot teach what is revealed; he must reveal what can be taught. He has to seek insight rather than to preach.“

Walter LippmannWalter Lippmann on the importance of prophecy, revelation, and insight during times of social change.
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Walter Lippmann was an American journalist and political commentator, known for his work on public opinion and political communication.

This quote emphasizes the importance of insight and revelation in times of social upheaval.


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Inspirational Walter Lippmann quote about prophecy and unsettled times

Walter Lippmann (1889–1974) was a prominent American journalist, media critic, and political commentator. He coined significant concepts in media and communication studies, particularly regarding the role of mass media in democracy. His book "Public Opinion" (1922) remains a classic in media criticism and political philosophy.

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"The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it emotionally. A higher paradox confounds the emotion as well as reason and there are long periods in the lives of all of us, when the truth as revealed by faith is hideous, emotionally disturbing, downright repulsive. Witness the dark night of the soul in individual saints . . ." Flannery O’Connor
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