Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Quotes

Anybody who claims to read the entire paper every day is either the world's fastest reader or the world's biggest liar.

Journalism's ultimate purpose is to inform the reader, to bring him each day a letter from home and never to permit the serving of special interests.

If White men were not complaining, it would be an indication we weren't succeeding and making the inroads that we are.

You’re not buying news when you buy The New York Times. You’re buying judgment.

In dread fear of sentimentality, another thing true is not said-that for its staff the paper is a source of pride and, I do believe, an object of affection and-yes, love.

I don't think leadership demands yes or no answers; I think leadership is providing the forum for making the right decision, which doesn't demand unanimity.

David Carr was one of the most gifted journalists who has ever worked at The New York Times.

Maybe a deal was possible earlier. And maybe, in retrospect, looking back, you could say this was a moment you could have jumped on. If so, shame on us. I tend to think not.

I wasn't the greatest reporter in the world, but I wasn't starting at zero.