Quote by Dick Gregory

I buy about $1,500 worth of papers every month. Not that I trust them. I'm looking for the crack in the fabric.

I buy about $1,500 worth of papers every month. Not that I t

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In this quote, the speaker reveals that they purchase a significant amount of papers on a regular basis, despite not fully trusting them. The motive behind this consumption is not to blindly rely on the information presented, but rather to explore and identify any weaknesses in the newspapers' content. By actively searching for the "crack in the fabric," the speaker implies a desire to critically evaluate and question the credibility or accuracy of the news, further emphasizing the importance of being discerning consumers of information.

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