Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices—just recognize them.

—Edward R. Murrow

About Edward R. Murrow

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Edward Roscoe Murrow (born Egbert Roscoe Murrow; April 25, 1908 – April 27, 1965) was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent.

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The greatest friend of Truth is time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion Humility.

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Healthy people are always prejudiced against medicine.

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Without the aid of prejudice and custom I should not be able to find my way across the room.

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History

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Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices - just recognize them.