Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle.

Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. tr

Summary

This quote suggests that newspapers have lost credibility and should not be blindly trusted as a source of truth. It indicates that the act of conveying information through a newspaper corrupts the truth, leading to a sense of doubt and skepticism. The quote highlights an erosion of public trust in journalism and emphasizes the potential for bias or manipulation within news reporting.

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