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In Search of Light: The Broadcasts of Edward R. Murrow, 1938-1961

Book by Edward R. Murrow · 7 quotes · Good Night And Good Luck, Light, Radio

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In Search of Light: The Broadcasts of Edward R. Murrow, 1938-1961 Quotes

“This instrument [radio] can teach. It can illuminate, yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it's nothing but wires and lights in a box.”

“It appeared that most of the men and boys had died of starvation; they had not been executed. But the manner of death seemed unimportant. Murder had been done at Buchenwald. God alone knows how many men and boys have died there during the last twelve years.”