Quotes by William S. Paley

About William S. Paley:

William S. Paley was the chief executive who built Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) from a small radio network into one of the foremost radio and television network operations in the United States.
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What is public history but a register of the successes and disappointments, the vices, the follies and the quarrels of those who engage in contention for power.

William S. Paley

God has been pleased to prescribe limits to his power and to work out his ends within these limits.

William S. Paley

What we are doing is satisfying the American public. That's our job. I always say we have to give most of the people what they want most of the time. That's what they expect from us.

William S. Paley

In what way can a revelation be made but by miracles? In none which we are able to conceive.

William S. Paley

White lies always introduce others of a darker complexion.

William S. Paley

Author Bio

  • NameWilliam S. Paley
  • DescriptionTelevision executive
  • BornSeptember 28, 1901
  • DiedOctober 26, 1990
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionJournalist
  • AwardsLegionnaire Of Legion Of Merit