William Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearstwas an American newspaper publisher who built the nation's largest newspaper chain and whose methods profoundly influenced the history of American journalism. Hearst entered the publishing business in 1887 after being given control of The San Francisco Examiner by his wealthy father. Moving to New York City, he acquired The New York Journal and engaged in a bitter circulation war with Joseph Pulitzer's New York World that led to the creation of yellow journalism—sensationalized stories featuring crime, corruption,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth29 April 1863
CitySan Francisco, CA
CountryUnited States of America
William Randolph Hearst quotes about
Whatever begins to be tranquil is gobbled up by something not tranquil.
We hold that no person or set of persons can properly establish a standard of expression for others.
In suggesting gifts: Money is appropriate, and one size fits all.
This would, at a stroke, reducetherise in prices, increase productivity, and reduce unemployment.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
It is a good thing that women are so easily manipulated. Otherwise, most of us wouldn't be here.