The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Henry Luce
- Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight.
- I became a journalist to come as close as possible to the heart of the world.
- The world of the 20th century, if it is to come to life in any viability of health and vigor, must be to a significant degree an American century.
- Time should make enemies and Life should make friends.
- Publishing is a business, but journalism never was and is not essentially a business. Nor is it a profession.
- It’s easier to teach a poet how to read a balance sheet than it is to teach an accountant how to write.
- Not much longer shall we have time for reading lessons of the past. An inexorable present calls us to the defense of a great future.
- I suggest that what we want to do is not to leave to posterity a great institution, but to leave behind a great tradition of journalism ably practiced in our time.
- Show me a man who claims he is objective and I’ll show you a man with illusions.
- I am all for titillating trivialities. I am all for the epic touch. I could almost say that everything in Time, should be either titillating or epic or starkly, supercurtly factual.
Henry Luce (1898–1967) was an American publisher, entrepreneur, and visionary who played a significant role in shaping 20th-century journalism. Born in China to missionary parents, Luce co-founded Time magazine in 1923, pioneering the concept of weekly news summaries. This innovation revolutionized the magazine industry and set the stage for his subsequent ventures.
Luce went on to establish other influential publications, including Fortune, which focused on business and economics, and Life, a groundbreaking photojournalism magazine. These magazines became staples of American media, shaping public opinion and cultural discourse.
Beyond publishing, Luce wielded considerable political influence through his publications, advocating for American interventionism and promoting a vision of America as a global superpower during the mid-20th century. His conservative viewpoints often influenced editorial content, reflecting his staunch anti-communist stance and support for American exceptionalism.
Luce’s impact extended beyond journalism; he was a champion of cultural exchange and understanding, founding the Asia Society to foster dialogue between East and West. His legacy continues to resonate in the world of media and journalism, embodying the power of the press to shape public opinion and influence historical narratives.
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