Quote by Mark Twain, Monday Evening Club,

The newspaper that obstructs the law on a trivial pretext, for money's sake, is a dangerous enemy to the public weal.That awful power, the public opinion of a nation, is created in America by a horde of ignorant, self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditching and shoemaking and fetched up in journalism on their way to the poorhouse.


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This quote criticizes newspapers that manipulate or interfere with the law for their own financial gain, implying that they pose a significant threat to the well-being of society. It further suggests that the power of public opinion in America is influenced by individuals lacking knowledge and self-awareness who settled on careers in journalism as a last resort, contributing to the degradation of journalism as a whole. The quote emphasizes the importance of responsible and unbiased reporting in maintaining a healthy public discourse and societal progress.

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By Mark Twain, Monday Evening Club,
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