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Edward R. Murrow. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceTelevision broadcast, (31 December 1955)

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Murrow, E. R. (n.d.). Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices -- just recognize them. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34195-everyone-is-a-prisoner-of-his-own-experiences/

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Murrow, Edward R. “Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices -- just recognize them.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34195-everyone-is-a-prisoner-of-his-own-experiences/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Murrow, Edward R. “Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices -- just recognize them.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34195-everyone-is-a-prisoner-of-his-own-experiences/.

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