I hate journalists. There is nothing in them but tittering jeering emptiness. They have all made what Dante calls the Great Refusal. The shallowest people on the ridge of the earth.

Summary

The quote expresses a deep disdain for journalists, claiming that they possess nothing more than a superficial and senseless nature. The reference to Dante's "Great Refusal" suggests that journalists have rejected the meaningful and profound aspects of life. Describing them as the "shallowest people on the ridge of the earth" underscores the speaker's belief that journalists lack depth and substance in their work and character. Overall, the quote reflects a strong contempt for journalists and their perceived emptiness.

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