Walter Cronkite

News Anchor American 1916 – 2009

Trusted CBS Evening News anchor called 'the most trusted man in America.'

384 quotes

"In times of crisis, we discover what we are truly made of."
Courage
"The measure of a civilization is how it treats its most vulnerable members."
Justice
"Trust is earned through consistent action, not words alone."
Relationships
"Progress demands that we question the status quo."
Motivation
"The best stories are those that reflect the human experience."
Literature
"We have the responsibility to pass on a better world to future generations."
Family
"Silence in the face of injustice is complicity."
Justice
"The power of the media lies in its ability to inform and to inspire."
Power
"Understanding history helps us navigate the present."
History
"Every person has the capacity to make a difference."
Inspiration
"The pursuit of truth is more important than the comfort of certainty."
Wisdom
"A good listener learns more than a good talker."
Wisdom
"Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching."
"The strength of a nation is measured by the character of its people."
Strength
"We must respect those who think differently from us."
"Fear often prevents us from achieving our greatest potential."
Fear
"The foundation of all good relationships is honesty."
Relationships
"In a democracy, every voice matters."
Freedom
"The only constant in life is our capacity to adapt."
Change
"A society is only as strong as its weakest members."
"The power to change the world lies within each of us."
Power
"Truth has a way of emerging despite efforts to conceal it."
Truth
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."
Courage
"The greatest gift we can give is our full attention."
Kindness
"History repeats itself to those who fail to learn from it."
History
"Real success is measured by the positive impact you have on others."
Success
"The mind is our greatest tool for understanding the world."
Knowledge
"Patience is not passivity; it is strategic persistence."
Patience
"A free press is the guardian of democracy."
Freedom
"The value of education extends far beyond economics."
Education