There can be no higher law in journalism than to tell the truth and shame the devil.

Walter Lippmann

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Topic

Journalism

Author

Walter Lippmann

Genre

Political literature

Statement Type

Precepts and axioms

Language

English

Time

1920 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Journalist Writer

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Lippmann, Walter. "Journalism and the Higher Law." Liberty and the News. Harcourt, Brace and Howe, 1920.

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Time
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Language
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Time
1920 1920s 20th century
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Citation

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Source
Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spider Man)
Medium
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Statement Type
Precepts and axioms
Language
English
Time
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Authentication Score 1
Citation

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