Quote by Ben Hecht

Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock.

Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading

Summary

This quote suggests that relying solely on newspapers for understanding the world is insufficient and ineffective. Comparing it to telling time by solely observing the second hand of a clock implies that newspapers can only provide a limited and fragmented view of reality. To truly comprehend what is happening in the world, one must seek a broader and more comprehensive range of information sources beyond the narrow lens of traditional media.

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