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"Journalist: a person without any ideas but with an ability to express them; a writer whose skill is improved by a deadline: the more time he has, the worse he writes"

- Karl Kraus

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Karl Kraus' quote is a humorous yet insightful commentary on the function of journalists in society. He suggests that reporters are not always creative thinkers, but rather have the ability to express the ideas of others. He also indicates that the pressure of a deadline can be useful to a reporter's writing, as it requires them to be succinct and efficient. This remains in contrast to the concept that more time leads to much better writing, as Kraus suggests that the opposite holds true. Ultimately, Kraus' quote functions as a suggestion that journalists are not always the most creative thinkers, however rather have the capability to efficiently interact the ideas of others.

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Austria Flag This quote is written / told by Karl Kraus between April 28, 1874 and June 12, 1936. He/she was a famous Writer from Austria. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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