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William Allen White was an American editor, born on February 10, 1868, and died on January 29, 1944. He is known for his work at The Kansas City Star, which under his leadership became a model for the American press.

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“You say that freedom of utterance is not for time of stress, and I reply with the sad truth that only in time of stress is freedom of utterance in danger? Only when free utterance is suppressed is it needed, and when it is needed it is most vital to justice.”

Truth Justice Security Danger Needed Speech Stress Utterance Sad Truth

Book:Forty Years on Main Street

Source: Forty Years on Main Street

“Peace without justice is tyranny”

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Book:Forty Years on Main Street

Source: Forty Years on Main Street

“Whoever tramples on the plea for justice temperately made in the name of peace only outrages peace and kills something fine in the heart of man which God put there when we got our manhood.”

Men Heart Made Names Justice Fine Manhood Outrage

Book:Forty Years on Main Street

Source: Forty Years on Main Street

About the Author

Born: February 10, 1868
Died: January 29, 1944
Known for: Editor
Quotes: 42

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