20 Quotes by Charles M. Blow
Charles M. Blow is a prominent American journalist, op-ed columnist, and commentator, renowned for his eloquent and thought-provoking insights on issues related to race, social justice, and politics. Born in 1970, Blow's journalistic career has been characterized by his unapologetic dedication to shedding light on systemic inequalities and challenging prevailing narratives. As a columnist for The New York Times, he fearlessly examines the complexities of contemporary American society, skillfully weaving personal experiences with well-researched data to craft compelling arguments.
Blow's writing style combines poetic language with hard-hitting facts, making his columns a must-read for those seeking nuanced perspectives on critical issues. Beyond his writing, he is a frequent guest on various news networks, where his measured and passionate analysis further cements his reputation as a respected and influential commentator. In a media landscape often plagued by sensationalism, Charles M. Blow's commitment to truth-telling and amplifying marginalized voices stands as a beacon of journalistic integrity, encouraging readers and viewers alike to engage critically with the world around them.
Charles M. Blow Quotes
One doesn’t have to operate with great malice to do great harm. The absence of empathy and understanding are sufficient. In fact, a man convinced of his virtue even in the midst of his vice is the worst kind of man.
Concealment makes the soul a swamp. Confession is how you drain it.
There is no wrong time to do the right thing.
The only way to vanquish cowardice is to brandish courage.
You don’t become a teacher to make a world of money. You become a teacher to make a world of difference.
Different is not deviant, no matter what the world may say. You have the moral obligation to love yourself.
Now you have to decide whether or not you want to be part of the bigotry that is Donald Trump. You have to decide whether you want to be part of the sexism and misogyny that is Donald Trump.
Look at it this way: this administration is taking unprecedented steps to make sure that the government's secrets remain private while simultaneously invading the privacy of its citizens... Many innocents must be violated so that a few guilty people can be stopped. It's a digital stop-and-frisk.
There are no 'come shoot me' clothes.
A lie is like a cat: you need to stop it before it gets out the door or it’s really hard to catch.
Great leadership isn’t shaped in the absence of opposition but in the presence of it. Great leaders draw us together by our universal humanity; they galvanize the wills of the willing; they draw clarity from the spigot of chaos.
An illustration is a visual editorial - its just as nuanced. Everything that goes into it is a call you make: every color, every line weight, every angle.
Voter apathy is a civic abdication.
There can be moments in your life where you may feel attracted to someone depending on circumstance, depending on the person of one gender or another, and sometimes where that is less of an influence in your life.
The internet is ruthless. And people are very, very happy to let you know when they don't like something.
Co-opted convictions will always betray you.
Being a world leader is less about destiny than focused determination, and it is there that we have faltered.
Elections have a way of cooling passions, especially when voters get what they want.
While the word bisexual was technically correct, I would only slowly come to use it to refer to myself in part because of the derisive connotations. But, in addition, it would seem to me woefully inadequate and impressionistically inaccurate.
I'm trying to illuminate how perilously narrow we draw the concepts of masculinity and sexuality in our male culture.
― Charles M. Blow Quotes
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