John Stossel Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Stossel.

John Stossel is a prominent American television journalist and author known for his work in investigative reporting. Born on March 6, 1947, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Stossel attended Princeton University, where he graduated with a degree in psychology.

Stossel began his career in journalism as a researcher for the television show "Eyewitness News" in New York City. He then joined ABC News as a consumer reporter, covering various topics such as consumer scams and product safety. His work gained him recognition, and he ultimately became a co-anchor of the news program "20/20," where he delivered insightful and thought-provoking reports.

During his time at ABC, Stossel won 19 Emmy Awards for his exceptional investigative reporting. He became known for challenging conventional wisdom and exposing myths, earning him a reputation as a libertarian journalist. Stossel's reporting often focused on governmental regulation, free-market economics, and personal freedoms, and he authored several books on these subjects.

In 2009, after working with ABC for over three decades, Stossel made the move to Fox Business Network and Fox News. He hosted several programs, including "Stossel" and "Stossel on Reason," where he continued his investigative reporting and commentary. Stossel's work has greatly influenced public discourse on critical issues, and he remains an influential figure in American journalism.

Central authority is bad. The bias should be for freedom. An

Central authority is bad. The bias should be for freedom. And without a central authority, there are lots of little authorities, and we learn which ones to trust.

John Stossel

Trust

The one thing I've learned is that stuttering in public is n

The one thing I've learned is that stuttering in public is never as bad as I fear it will be.

John Stossel

Fear

You can either invade a country or leave them alone and trad

You can either invade a country or leave them alone and trade with them. When goods cross borders, armies don't.

John Stossel

Alone

It's very expensive to be a professional tennis player with

It's very expensive to be a professional tennis player with all the travel and the flights and the hotels and everything.

Caroline Wozniacki

Women

Patrick Henry did not say, 'Give me absolutely safety or giv

Patrick Henry did not say, 'Give me absolutely safety or give me death.' America is supposed to be about freedom.

John Stossel

Death

When we were scared about 9/11, we federalized the airport s

When we were scared about 9/11, we federalized the airport security, we spent millions for body armor for dogs in Ohio. All that over-reaction comes from fear and government - bad combination.

John Stossel

Fear

Happiness comes when we test our skills towards some meaning

Happiness comes when we test our skills towards some meaningful purpose.

John Stossel

Happiness