Graydon Carter

History is nothing if not an epic tale of missed opportunities.

As any journalist will tell you, there are few professional situations as vexing as when a friend becomes involved in a major story that you feel you must cover.

I really don't despise anyone. But there is a list of a half dozen people I would prefer never to hear from or see again.

I went to a doctor and told him I felt normal on acid, that I was a light bulb in a world of moths. That is what the manic state is like.

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.

To this wonderful page in our country's history another more glorious still will be added, and the slave shall show at last to his free brothers a sharpened sword forged from the links of his fetters.