Of the Corporation of the Goosequill--of the Press, my boy,...of the fourth estate...There she is-the great engine-she never sleeps. She has her ambassadors in every quarter of the world-her couriers upon every road. Her officers march along with armies, andher envoys walk into statesmen's cabinets. They are ubiquitous.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The press is a powerful, pervasive force that influences every part of society and government.
- In plain terms
- The press is everywhere and very powerful.
- What can you take from it?
- Media shapes society continuously and invisibly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much power does media have?
- Who influences you most?
Another view
The reach of the press has changed significantly in the digital age.
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