A. J. Liebling
1904 - 1963
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Biography
A. J. Liebling was an American journalist and author known for his colorful and insightful commentary on press, politics, and culture. Born on October 18, 1904, in New York City, Liebling began his journalism career as a war correspondent during World War II. He contributed to prestigious publications like The New Yorker, where he penned influential essays and columns.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.
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People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news.
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The pattern of a newspaperman's life is like the plot of 'Black Beauty.' Sometimes he finds a kind master who gives him a dry stall and an occasional bran mash in the form of a Christmas bonus, sometimes he falls into the hands of a mean owner who drives him in spite of spavins and expects him to live on potato peelings.
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I can write better than anybody who can write faster, and I can write faster than anybody who can write better.
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People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news.