“Newspapers write about other newspapers with circumspection, ... about themselves with awe, and only after mature reflection.”
Quote by A. J. Liebling
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A. J. Liebling
A. J. Liebling was an American journalist, humorist, and critic renowned for his sharp wit and insightful commentary on politics and media. A Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, he contributed to The New Yorker with his column 'The Wayward Press'. Liebling's work frequently tackled the political and social issues of his era, with a particular focus on his coverage of the French Resistance during World War II. more
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