The chief cause of problems is solutions.
About Eric Sevareid
Arnold Eric Sevareidwas an American author and CBS news journalist from 1939 to 1977. He was one of a group of elite war correspondents who were hired by CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow and nicknamed “Murrow’s Boys.” Sevareid was the first to report the Fall of Paris in 1940, when the city was captured by German forces during World War II.
Sevareid followed in Murrow’s footsteps as a commentator on the CBS Evening News for thirteen years, for which he was recognized with Emmy and Peabody Awards.
More quotes from Eric Sevareid
Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor.
American journalist (1912-1992)
The chief cause of problems is solutions.
American journalist (1912-1992)
I have never quite grasped the worry about the power of the press. After all, it speaks with a thousand voices, in constant dissonance.
American journalist (1912-1992)
Better to trust the man who is frequently in error than the one who is never in doubt.
American journalist (1912-1992)
The difference between the men and the boys in politics is, and always has been, that the boys want to be something, while the men want to do something.
American journalist (1912-1992)
The most distinguished hallmark of the American society is and always has been change.
American journalist (1912-1992)
Consultant: any ordinary guy more than fifty miles from home.
American journalist (1912-1992)
I’m sort of a pessimist about tomorrow and an optimist about the day after tomorrow.
American journalist (1912-1992)
Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks.
American journalist (1912-1992)
Men want power in order to do something. Boys want power in order to be something.
American journalist (1912-1992)