A free and truly independent press - fiercely independent when necessary - is the red beating heart of freedom and democracy. -Dan Rather Freedom
I still love following and thinking about politics. I enjoy recommending important journalism I read or see from other sources. -Dan Rather Politics
A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well. -Dan Rather Learning
The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth'. -Dan Rather Truth
A free and truly independent press - fiercely independent when necessary - is the red beating heart of freedom and democracy. -Dan Rather Independence
Now, I know you expected me to say that, well, I just kick back in the rocking chair, fished a little bit, listened to Willie Nelson tapes and watched old baseball games on the Classic Sports network. And, tell you the truth, I have done that for maybe about five total minutes. -Dan Rather Sports
If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all. -Dan Rather Travel
The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth'. -Dan Rather Teacher
