Henry R. Luce Quotes

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Henry R. Luce

Profession : Editor

Birth : April 3, 1898

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

Henry R. Luce

I suggest that what we want to do is not to leave to posterity a great institution, but to leave behind a great tradition of journalism ably practiced in our time.

Henry R. Luce

There are men who can write poetry, and there are men who can read balance sheets. The men who can read balance sheets cannot write.

Henry R. Luce

Show me a man who claims he is objective and I'll show you a man with illusions.

Henry R. Luce

To see, and to show, is the mission now undertaken by Life.

Henry R. Luce

Publishing is a business, but journalism never was and is not essentially a business. Nor is it a profession.

Henry R. Luce

Time should make enemies and Life should make friends.

Henry R. Luce