Quote by Henry Adams

The press is the hired agent of a monied system, and set up for no other purpose than to tell lies where their interests are involved. One can trust nobody and nothing.

The press is the hired agent of a monied system, and set up

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This quote suggests that the press is controlled by individuals or groups with financial power and is solely driven by their interests. It implies that the media is not to be trusted as they propagate falsehoods whenever their own interests are at stake. The quote implies a deep skepticism towards both the people behind the press and the information they disseminate, suggesting a general lack of trust in both individuals and institutions.

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