Daniel Irvin "Dan" Rather, Jr. (born October 31, 1931) is an American journalist and the former news anchor for the CBS Evening News.
To err is human but to really foul up requires a computer. Use this quote
Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, filled with prima donnas - including this one. Use this quote
Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow. Use this quote
A free and truly independent press - fiercely independent when necessary - is the red beating heart of freedom and democracy. Use this quote
Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls. Use this quote
As long as I have my health, I want to be reporting somewhere. Use this quote
If I didn't have a front-row seat on history, it was at least a seat on the aisle. Use this quote
But we cannot rely on memorials and museums alone. We can tell ourselves we will never forget and we likely won't. But we need to make sure that we teach history to those who never had the opportunity to remember in the first place. Use this quote
I still love following and thinking about politics. I enjoy recommending important journalism I read or see from other sources. Use this quote
I respect and empathize with reporters and editors who must compete in today's environment. And I know full well that when I've been covering campaigns, which I still do, I've made my mistakes and have been far from perfect. Use this quote
