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I became a journalist to come as close as possible to the heart of the world
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"I became a journalist to come as close as possible to the heart of the world"

- Henry R. Luce

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Henry R. Luce's quote talks with the power of journalism and also its ability to bring people closer to the truth. By ending up being a journalist, Luce was able to access to the internal workings of the globe and uncover tales that would or else stay hidden. He intended to be able to inform the stories of those that were not able to inform their own stories, and also to bring attention to the injustices that were taking place worldwide. He intended to have the ability to bring individuals closer to the reality as well as to aid them recognize the globe better. By coming to be a reporter, Luce was able to do simply that. He had the ability to bring individuals closer to the heart of the globe and also to assist them recognize the intricacies of the globe. He intended to have the ability to tell the stories of those that were unable to tell their own tales, and also to accentuate the oppressions that were taking place on the planet. Luce's quote speaks with the power of journalism and also its ability to bring individuals closer to the truth.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Henry R. Luce between April 3, 1898 and February 28, 1967. He/she was a famous Editor from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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