Quote by Jim Bishop

A newspaper is lumber made malleable. It is ink made into words and pictures. It is conceived, born, grows up and dies of old age in a day.

A newspaper is lumber made malleable. It is ink made into wo

Summary

This quote describes a newspaper as a dynamic, ever-changing medium. It likens it to lumber made malleable, implying that a newspaper is flexible and adaptable. It highlights the transformative nature of ink being shaped into words and pictures, which play a crucial role in delivering information and stories. Additionally, the quote suggests that a newspaper has a short lifespan, as it is conceived, born, and dies within a day, emphasizing the transient nature of its contents.

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