William S. Paley — American Businessman born on September 28, 1901, died on October 26, 1990

William S. Paley was the chief executive who built the Columbia Broadcasting System from a small radio network into one of the foremost radio and television network operations in the United States... (wikipedia)

White lies always introduce others of a darker complexion.
God has been pleased to prescribe limits to his power and to work out his ends within these limits.
In what way can a revelation be made but by miracles? In none which we are able to conceive.
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.
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.