365Telugu.com online news,November 16, 2024 : National Press Day is observed annually in India on November 16 to acknowledge the vital role that the press plays in shaping a democratic nation. This day serves as a reminder of the press’s responsibility to uphold freedom of expression and its role as the “fourth pillar” of democracy. To commemorate the occasion, here are seven powerful and thought-provoking quotes on the importance of a free and independent press:
- Albert Camus – “A free press can, of course, be both good and bad, but, most certainly, without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad.”
- Hugo Black – “The press was to serve the governed, not the governors.”
- George Mason – “The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.”
- Thomas Jefferson – “The press is the best instrument for enlightening the mind of man and improving him as a rational, moral, and social being.”
- John Adams – “The liberty of the press is essential to the security of freedom.”
- Walter Lippmann – “A free press is not a privilege but an organic necessity in a great society.”
- Walter Cronkite – “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.”
These quotes underscore the indispensable role that the press plays in safeguarding liberty and ensuring a vibrant democracy. On National Press Day, it is essential to reflect on the enduring relevance of a free press in nurturing informed citizens and promoting transparency.