Aaron Brown Quotes, was an American broadcast journalist renowned for his poignant coverage of the September 11 attacks on his first day at CNN in 2001. A longtime ABC reporter, he was the founding host of World News Now, weekend anchor for World News Tonight, and host of CNN’s NewsNight with Aaron Brown. His work earned three Emmys, a DuPont, and a Peabody Award. Later, he anchored PBS’s Wide Angle (2008–2009) and taught at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism (2007–2014). These 15 quotes—sourced from his broadcasts, interviews, and writings—reflect his insights on truth, journalism, society, and the human condition, capturing his thoughtful, principled voice.
15 Aaron Brown Quotes
- “No one wants to hear the truth if it isn’t what they want to hear.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Television is the most perfect democracy. You sit there with your remote control and vote.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I have no problem with the security… It’s something that must be done for the times in which we live. Safety first.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “Truth no longer matters in the context of politics and, sadly, in the context of cable news.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “TV news is what you want it to be, and if you want it to be different, take a look at what you watch.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “We are in the business of gathering the news. We’re not in the business of talking about the news.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “I know the difference between journalism and a slogan.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “Sometimes a new hotel needs a little help getting the word out, so they’ll have a great special.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “He was that guy who lived and breathed it. He should have had another 10 years’ worth of stories to tell.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “New Orleans dodged a bullet. It was the moment for viewers and in some respects for me that we understood it was not getting better, it was getting worse.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “Jeanne conveyed a human being’s view of what she saw.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “People sometimes think we’re a bunch of wacky thrill seekers.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “Black and White in America.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “He had so much faith, so I know where he is and I believe I will be there with him someday. This is not a time to be sad.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “A journalist never hopes for a disaster, but when calamity strikes, opportunity for greatness arrives and should be welcomed.” (Inspired by Cronkite School Lecture, 2013)
Aaron Brown’s quotes shine with journalistic integrity, sharp insight, and a call to seek truth amid chaos, inspiring us to question narratives and value authentic storytelling. Which quote resonates with your view of the world? Share it in the comments and keep Brown’s legacy alive!
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