I think all those people I did stories about measured their own success by the joy their work was giving them. Charles Kuralt givejoymeasure Change image and share on social
For a while there, I was a stringer. The expression comes from the old habit of stringing together the column inches that you had written. They'd measure it and pay you 10 cents an inch for your printed copy. Charles Kuralt centcolumncopy share on social
There are a lot of people who are doing wonderful things, quietly, with no motive of greed, or hostility toward other people, or delusions of superiority. Charles Kuralt delusiongreedhostility Change image and share on social
Now that I look back on it, having retired from being a reporter, it was kind of romantic. It was a wonderful way to live one's life, just as I imagined it would be when I was 6 or 7. Charles Kuralt backimaginekind Change image and share on social
I can't say that I've changed anybody's life, ever, and that's the real work of the world, if you want a better society. Charles Kuralt changehavelife Change image and share on social
Kids are always asked, What are you going to be when you grow up? I needed an answer. So instead of saying, a fireman, or a policeman, I said, a reporter. Charles Kuralt answeraskfireman Change image and share on social
Look for joy in your life; it's not always easy to find. Charles Kuralt easyfindjoy Change image and share on social
The everyday kindness of the back roads more than makes up for the acts of greed in the headlines. Charles Kuralt actbackeveryday Change image and share on social
I don't think I had a reputation as a hard worker, but inside I was always being eaten up by the pressures. Charles Kuralt eathardinside Change image and share on social
The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege. Charles Kuralt admirationfamilyfriend Change image and share on social
