Abraham Michael Rosenthal Quotes

United States, Editor
May 2, 1922 – May, 10, 2006.

Abraham Michael Rosenthal (May 2, 1922 – May 10, 2006), also known as Abe Rosenthal, served as The New York Times Executive Editor from 1977 to 1988, having served previously as the City Editor and Managing Editor. At the end of his tenure as Executive Editor, he became a columnist (1987–1999) and New York Daily News columnist (1999–2004).

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But it became clear as time went on that in Mr. Bush's mind the New World Order was founded on a convergence of goals and interests between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, so strong and permanent that they would work as a team through the U.N. Security Council.

Abraham Michael Rosenthal
- Time
- World
- Work
Be fanatics. When it comes to being and doing and dreaming the best, be maniacs.

Abraham Michael Rosenthal

If you don't have a sensation of apprehension when you set out to find a story and a swagger when you sit down to write it, you are in the wrong business.

Abraham Michael Rosenthal
- Business
When something important is going on, silence is a lie.

Abraham Michael Rosenthal
- Important
- Silence
OK, the rule is, you can [make love to] an elephant if you want to, but if you do you can't cover the circus.

Abraham Michael Rosenthal
- Elephant
The very best kind of Saddam Hussein is the very dead kind.

Abraham Michael Rosenthal
Silence is a lie. Silence has a loud voice. It shouts, "Nothing important is happening - don't worry." So when something important IS going on, silence is a lie."

Abraham Michael Rosenthal
- Important
- Worry
- Silence