William Randolph Hearst

Media mogul, yellow journalism

Modern influential 135 sayings

Sayings by William Randolph Hearst

I want to give the people what they want, and if they don't know what they want, I'll tell them.

early 20th century — Attributed to him, similar to 'furnish the war'
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Art is a commodity, like any other.

1930s — Statement on his view of collecting
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I have been called many things, but never a dull man.

mid-20th century — Reflecting on his public image
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The only way to have a friend is to be one.

early 20th century — A common proverb, attributed to him
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I believe in luck, but I believe in hard work more.

early 20th century — Statement on his work ethic
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I never look back. I'm always looking forward.

early 20th century — Reflecting on his ambition
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The greatest joy in life is to be able to do what you love.

early 20th century — General life philosophy
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I am never satisfied with what I have. I always want more.

1930s — Statement on his ambition and acquisitiveness
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I like to stir things up.

early 20th century — Referring to his journalistic approach
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A man's judgment is no better than his information.

early 20th century — Attributed to him
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I am a democrat, but I am a very independent democrat.

early 20th century — Statement on his political affiliation
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I have always been interested in what people are thinking.

early 20th century — Explaining his interest in public opinion
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The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.

early 20th century — Attributed to him
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I want to build something that will last.

1920s — Referring to his media empire and Hearst Castle
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I am a man of my word.

early 20th century — Statement on his integrity
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The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

early 20th century — Attributed to him
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I have always been attracted to the unconventional.

early 20th century — Reflecting on his tastes and choices
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I believe in freedom of the press, even for those who disagree with me.

early 20th century — Statement on journalistic principles
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I am a visionary.

early 20th century — Self-assessment of his character
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I like to gamble, but I like to win more.

early 20th century — Statement on his competitive nature
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