Walter Lippmann Quote on Courage and Humanity

„The world is a better place to live in because it contains human beings who will give up ease and security in order to do what they themselves think worth doing. They do the useless, brave, noble, divinely foolish, and the very wisest things that are done by Man. And what they prove to themselves and to others is that Man is no mere creature of his habits, no automaton in his routine, but that in the dust of which he is made there is also fire, lighted now and then by great winds from the sky.“

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Walter Lippmann was an American journalist and political commentator, known for his work on public opinion and political communication.

Quote by Walter Lippmann on courage, humanity, and overcoming habit for personal self-realization.


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Walter Lippmann quote about courage, humanity, and doing what is worth doing

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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