Harrison Salisbury Quotes

A collection of quotes by Harrison Salisbury.

Harrison Salisbury (1908-1993) was an American journalist and author. He worked for The New York Times for over three decades, covering significant events such as the Vietnam War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Salisbury's reporting and on-the-ground accounts from various global hotspots earned him critical acclaim and respect within the journalistic community. He was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his work in 1955, and also authored numerous books on international affairs and history. Harrison Salisbury's commitment to reporting from the frontlines of history made him one of the most renowned American journalists of his time.

The newspaper is a marvelous medium. It is extraordinarily c

The newspaper is a marvelous medium. It is extraordinarily convenient and cheap. Let's see. This one cost 75 cents. Now that's a little high. I bought it when I was downtown this morning.

Harrison Salisbury

Morning

I think it's important to travel around in order to get a no

I think it's important to travel around in order to get a notion of what's going on, to find out what people are think about. I enjoy talking on campuses most because people are more informed and discussion is generally livelier.

Harrison Salisbury

Travel

There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life i

There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned.

Harrison Salisbury

Life

Here, class attendance is expected and students are required

Here, class attendance is expected and students are required to take notes, which they are tested on. What is missing, it seems to me, is the use of knowledge, the practical training.

Harrison Salisbury

Knowledge