Tom Stoppard Quotes

After Watergate, which happened when I was in college, I became increasingly inspired by journalism as a way to change the world. It sounds corny, but to wake the public up, to serve a higher cause.

I'm trying to change the world.

The goal in the end is not to win elections. The goal is to change society.

Now, I don't know whether a film can change the world, but I know that it starts - I know the power of it - I know that it starts people thinking about how to change the world.

You may not realize this, but people have the power to change the world.

All I want to do is change the world.

Many newspapers have become players as well as spectators in the political debate.

Whatever may be said about the power of the press, it is undeniable that it can set the entire public thinking and talking about any topic ...

Once a citizen feels he is not powerless, he can aspire for more change. ... First, the Web democratized commerce, and then it democratized media, and now it is democratizing democracy.

What did you do to change the world today?

Change America—Change the World

It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the progressive mind was characteristically a journalistic mind and that its characteristic contribution was that of the socially responsible reporter-reformer.

Social change comes not only from the courtroom, but from talking to the media.

It takes a different value system if you wish to change the world.

Music can't change the world.

When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

I think journalism is a great way to do public service, to have an impact on your community.

You really can change the world if you care enough.

We're trying to create people that are going to change the world.

When you speak of the press, of course, you have to speak of different segments of the press. Reporters, straight reporters, wire services, you stick to the facts; you don't create the story, per se. You cover what is happening.

And I believe that good journalism, good television, can make our world a better place.

For me, in terms of personal satisfaction, the mission's already accomplished. I already won. As soon as the journalists were able to work, everything that I had been trying to do was validated. Because, remember, I didn't want to change society. I wanted to give society a chance to determine if it should change itself.

To all of the young people out there who are creating social change or even fomenting social movements: hold on to your idealism and your belief in your ability to change the world. Your lofty goals demand attention and deserve support.

Journalism is about results. It's about affecting your community or your society in the most progressive way.