Famous quote by Walter Cronkite

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The great sadness of my life is that I never achieved the hour newscast, which would not have been twice as good as the
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"The great sadness of my life is that I never achieved the hour newscast, which would not have been twice as good as the half-hour newscast, but many times as good"

- Walter Cronkite

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Walter Cronkite's quote speaks to the regret he felt for not accomplishing his objective of creating a one-hour broadcast. He thought that the one-hour broadcast would have been far better than the half-hour broadcast, however he was never ever able to make it happen. This quote reflects Cronkite's aspiration and drive to create something much better than what was currently readily available. It likewise talks to his frustration in not being able to realize his vision. Cronkite's quote is a suggestion that in some cases our dreams and aspirations might not come to fruition, however that does not imply we ought to give up. We need to continue to strive for achievement and never go for mediocrity.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Cronkite between November 4, 1916 and July 17, 2009. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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