Edward R. Murrow

"We cannot preserve democracy by abandoning its principles."

"A kind word can change the trajectory of someone's life."

"The search for truth is never finished."

"We must honor those who came before by protecting freedom."

"Success measured only in money is a hollow success."

"The strength of a nation is tested in its darkest hours."

"We are called to be witnesses to our time."

"A free mind cannot be enslaved."

"The pursuit of justice requires personal sacrifice."

"We must teach what to think, not what to say."

"The most powerful force is an informed citizenry."

"Character is formed in the furnace of adversity."

"We cannot afford to be silent when injustice occurs."

"The future is built by those with vision and courage."

"We must preserve the right to be unpopular."

"Truth is not always comfortable, but it is always necessary."

"A society's health is measured by how it treats its weakest."

"We are responsible for the world we leave behind."

"The voice of conscience must sometimes stand alone."