Quote by Anne Sullivan

The truth is not wonderful enough to suit the newspapers; so they enlarge upon it, and invent ridiculous embellishments.

The truth is not wonderful enough to suit the newspapers; so

Summary

This quote suggests that the newspapers often exaggerate the truth and create false details to make their stories more captivating. The truth itself is not considered remarkable enough to catch readers' attention, so journalists resort to inventing extravagant and unnecessary additions to make it more appealing. This critique implies that the pursuit of sensationalism outweighs the commitment to accurately and objectively reporting the news.

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By Anne Sullivan

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