Quote by Walter Cronkite

I want to say that probably 24 hours after I told CBS that I was stepping down at my 65th birthday, I was already regretting it. And I regretted it every day since.

I want to say that probably 24 hours after I told CBS that I

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses remorse for deciding to step down from their position at CBS upon reaching the age of 65. They admit to regretting this choice almost immediately and continue to feel regret every day since. It suggests that the speaker misses their previous role or perhaps underestimated the impact of leaving it. This quote highlights the speaker's genuine remorse and a realization of the mistake made in stepping down.

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By Walter Cronkite

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