E. W. Scripps Born : June 18, 1854 Died : March 12, 1926 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by E. W. Scripps The press of this countrty is now and always has been so thoroughly dominated by the wealthy few of the country that it cannot be depended upon to give the great mass of the people the correct information concerning political, economical, and social subjects which it is necessary that the mass of people shall have, in order that they shall vote and in all ways act in the best way to protect themselves from the brutal force and chicanery of the ruling and employing class. E. W. Scripps class order country A man can do anything he wants to do in this world, at least if he wants to do it badly enough. E. W. Scripps determination men world In America the press rules the countrty; it rules its politics, its religion, its social practices. E. W. Scripps social practice america Do good to your friend to keep him, and to your enemy to make him your friend. E. W. Scripps enemy