Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Newspapers are the second hand of history. This hand, however, is usually not only of inferior metal to the other hands, it also seldom works properly.

Newspapers are the second hand of history. This hand, howeve

Summary

This quote implies that newspapers serve as a medium through which historical events and information are relayed to the public. However, it criticizes the accuracy and reliability of newspapers, comparing them to a malfunctioning hand made of inferior materials. The quote suggests that newspapers often fail to perform their intended function of accurately capturing and presenting historical events.

By Arthur Schopenhauer

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