John Seigenthaler

John Lawrence Seigenthaler (born 27 July 1927 – July 11, 2014) was an American journalist, writer, and political figure.

Quotes

 * I am interested in letting many people know that Wikipedia is a flawed and irresponsible research tool.
 * Op-Ed Piece: "A false Wikipedia 'biography'", USA Today (29 November 2005)


 * I think journalism was the most important thing I could have done with my life. I just can't think of anything I could have done with my life that would have been more meaningful.
 * Reported in his Tennessean's obituary; quoted in "John Seigenthaler dies at 86" by Andrew Beaujon, poynter.org (11 July 2014)