“ One can't kick over the ropes if he's going to succeed in journalism. ”
Jack London, The Iron Heel (1908). copy citation
| Author | Jack London |
|---|---|
| Source | The Iron Heel |
| Topic | journalism rope |
| Date | 1908 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1164/1164-h/1164-h.htm |
Context
““I'll be case-hardened by that time,” was his reply.
“Since you are not yet case-hardened, tell me what you think right now about the general editorial policy.”
“I don't think,” he answered quickly. “One can't kick over the ropes if he's going to succeed in journalism. I've learned that much, at any rate.”
And he nodded his young head sagely.
“But the right?” I persisted.
“You don't understand the game. Of course it's all right, because it comes out all right, don't you see?””
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