Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by A. M. Rosenthal

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American editor A. M. Rosenthal.

Last updated on November 8, 2024.

Abraham Michael Rosenthal was an American journalist who served as The New York Times executive editor from 1977 to 1988. Previously he was the newspaper's city editor and managing editor. Near the end of his tenure as executive editor, he became a columnist (1987–1999). Later, he had a column for the New York Daily News (1999–2004).

American - Editor | May 2, 1922 - May 10, 2006

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Be fanatics. When it comes to being and doing and dreaming the best, be maniacs.

A. M. Rosenthal

When something important is going on, silence is a lie.

A. M. Rosenthal

Silence is a lie. Silence has a loud voice. It shouts, "Nothing important is happening - don't worry." So when something important IS going on, silence is a lie."

A. M. Rosenthal

If you don't have a sensation of apprehension when you set out to find a story and a swagger when you sit down to write it, you are in the wrong business.

A. M. Rosenthal

But it became clear as time went on that in Mr. Bush's mind the New World Order was founded on a convergence of goals and interests between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, so strong and permanent that they would work as a team through the U.N. Security Council.

A. M. Rosenthal

OK, the rule is, you can [make love to] an elephant if you want to, but if you do you can't cover the circus.

A. M. Rosenthal

The very best kind of Saddam Hussein is the very dead kind.

A. M. Rosenthal