Peter Jennings Quotes

A collection of quotes by Peter Jennings.

Peter Jennings was a Canadian-American journalist and news anchor who gained national recognition for his work as the longtime anchor of ABC World News Tonight. Born on July 29, 1938, in Toronto, Canada, Jennings began his career in journalism at a young age, working for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). At the age of 26, he became the anchor and editor of the national news program The National.

In 1965, Jennings joined ABC News, initially serving as a foreign correspondent. Over the years, he covered numerous significant events, including the Vietnam War, the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. In 1983, he was appointed the anchor of World News Tonight, where he remained until his retirement in 2005.

Jennings was renowned for his calm and authoritative demeanor, earning him the trust of millions of viewers. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including several Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards.

Tragically, Peter Jennings passed away on August 7, 2005, at the age of 67 due to complications from lung cancer. He is remembered as a dedicated journalist who made significant contributions to the field of broadcast journalism and left a lasting impact on television news.

Al Gore has dedicated his life to detail. George W. Bush has

Al Gore has dedicated his life to detail. George W. Bush has not. He's the first to admit it.

Peter Jennings

Life

I have never spent a day in my adult life where I didn't lea

I have never spent a day in my adult life where I didn't learn something, and if there is a born-again quality to me, that's it.

Peter Jennings

Life Quality

Do I think I was put here on earth to be a journalist and to

Do I think I was put here on earth to be a journalist and to seek truth? No, I don't.

Peter Jennings

Truth

I think I am very mainstream - I'm committed to good works i

I think I am very mainstream - I'm committed to good works in my life.

Peter Jennings

Life Work

Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be

Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous.

Peter Jennings

Humor

I am sensitive to the value of faith and religion and spirit

I am sensitive to the value of faith and religion and spirituality in people's lives because I'm a journalist.

Peter Jennings

Faith

A couple of weeks is a long time in American politics.

A couple of weeks is a long time in American politics.

Peter Jennings

Politics

I am utterly struck how, 300 years after his execution, Chri

I am utterly struck how, 300 years after his execution, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Peter Jennings

Religion

I think you can be cynical about religion on occasion, and c

I think you can be cynical about religion on occasion, and certainly skeptical about the degree to which some people use religion to manipulate other people.

Peter Jennings

Religion

Don't be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and s

Don't be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and spirituality is driven by any sense of faith or spirituality of my own.

Peter Jennings

Faith

I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I kn

I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.

Peter Jennings

Wisdom

I've always been very zealous about not invading other peopl

I've always been very zealous about not invading other people's private spaces.

Peter Jennings

Privacy