Quote by Samuel Butler

The most important service rendered by the press and the magazines is that of educating people to approach printed matter with distrust.

The most important service rendered by the press and the mag

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of the press and magazines in promoting critical thinking among readers. It suggests that media should encourage people to consume printed material with a sense of skepticism and scrutiny. By fostering a healthy level of distrust, individuals are stimulated to ask questions, verify information, and form well-informed opinions. This educational role of the press reminds readers to not take everything at face value and to be actively engaged in evaluating the credibility and validity of the information they encounter.

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By Samuel Butler

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