David Brinkley Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Brinkley.

David Brinkley (1920-2003) was an American news anchor and journalist who gained widespread recognition for his work in television broadcasting. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, Brinkley started his journalism career as a reporter for United Press (UP), covering World War II. His talent and dedication to reporting soon led him to become one of UP's top correspondents.

In 1943, Brinkley joined NBC News and became one of the pioneers of television news broadcasting. He co-hosted "The Huntley-Brinkley Report" with Chet Huntley, which quickly became one of the most popular news programs in the United States. The duo's chemistry, precise reporting, and balanced presentation of news made them trusted voices during a tumultuous era in American history.

Brinkley's distinctive on-air style, characterized by his wry humor and conversational tone, made him stand out among his contemporaries. Viewers appreciated his ability to navigate complex issues with clarity and insight, earning him numerous awards, including ten Emmy Awards and three George Foster Peabody Awards.

After leaving NBC in 1981, Brinkley joined ABC News, where he continued to contribute to the network's coverage and analysis of major events. His career spanned over five decades, during which he witnessed and reported on significant moments in American history, including the Kennedy assassination, Watergate scandal, and the September 11 attacks.

David Brinkley was not only a respected journalist but also a trusted source of news and analysis for millions of Americans. His contribution to the field of broadcast journalism and his lasting impact on the industry make him an influential figure in American media history.

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the onset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have a malady in the less attractive forms.

Charles Dickens

Dad

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the onset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have a malady in the less attractive forms.

Charles Dickens

Dad

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with t

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.

David Brinkley

Success

This is the first convention of the space age - where a cand

This is the first convention of the space age - where a candidate can promise the moon and mean it.

David Brinkley

Age

Numerous politicians have seized absolute power and muzzled

Numerous politicians have seized absolute power and muzzled the press. Never in history has the press seized absolute power and muzzled the politicians.

David Brinkley

History

A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation wit

A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him.

David Brinkley

Success & Failure

People have this illusion that all over the world, all of th

People have this illusion that all over the world, all of the time, all kinds of fantastic things are happening. When in fact, over most of the world nothing is happening.

David Brinkley

News