William S. Paley Quotes & Sayings

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

Television, I would say,
isn't an advertising medium.
It's a selling medium. — William S. Paley

White lies always introduce others of a darker complexion. — William S. Paley

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

He who attacks the fundamentals of the American broadcasting industry attacks democracy itself. — 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

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