Discover the most captivating and thought-provoking quotes from the hit TV show, “The Newsroom.” Immerse yourself in the world of journalism as you explore the top 17 quotes that encapsulate the show’s wit, wisdom, and intense storytelling. From inspiring monologues to sharp insights on the state of media, these quotes will leave you pondering the power and responsibility of the newsroom. Join us on this unforgettable journey through the best quotes from “The Newsroom.”
The Newsroom Quotes
Don Keefer: “Have you located your inner cha?”
Don Keefer: “What I have can’t be taught”
Jim: “You thought the Russians were invading Atlanta?”
Will : “The only reason I seem liberal is because I believe hurricanes are caused by high barometric pressure not gay marriage.”
Don Keefer: “You know what it says on a box of chocolate pudding mix? “Caution, pudding will get hot when heated.” Go to a hotel, you know what it says on the shower cap in the bathroom? “Fits one head.” And I’m dying to know the suit that prompted lawyers to insist on the shower cap directions. Look at the box your iron came in. It says, “Warning, do not iron clothes while wearing them.” Do we really have to slow down for these people?'”
Don Keefer : “Oh my god, I’m getting Don Keefer’ed”
Jim: “I accidentally gathered the wrong rosebuds.”
“Boy, that Genghis Khan had some pretty good ideas!”
“You’re a fucking news man Don if I tell you otherwise you PUNCH ME IN THE FACE!”
Charlie : “You know what, kiddo? In the old days of about 10 minutes ago, we did the news well. You know how? We just decided to.”

Will McAvoy: “There’s a hole in the side of your boat, he says. That hole is never going to be fixed, it’s never going away, and you can’t get a new boat. What you have to do is bail water out faster than it’s coming in.”
Charlie Skinner: “I’m a marine, Don! I will beat the shit out of you! I don’t care how many protein bars you eat!”
Will McAvoy: “I’m not smug; I’m having a crisis of confidence.”
Charlie Skinner: “I’m too old to be governed by fear of dumb people.”
Will McAvoy: “I only seem liberal because I believe that hurricanes are caused by high barometric pressure and not gay marriage.”
Jim Harper: “You’re working two jobs. You’re thoughtful and you’re authentic. And I have never seen you sneer at anyone or anything. There is, believe me, no one you’re not good enough for, and there’s hardly anyone good enough for you. Including, it turned out, me.”
Jim Harper: “I beam a signal into outer space every night, I’m not scared of your Samsung Galaxy.”
More The Newsroom Quotes
- “There is absolutely no evidence to support the statement that we’re the greatest country in the world. We’re 7th in literacy, 27th in math, 22nd in science, 49th in life expectancy, 178th in infant mortality, 3rd in median household income, number 4 in labor force, and number 4 in exports. We lead the world in only three categories: number of incarcerated citizens per capita, number of adults who believe angels are real, and defense spending, where we spend more than the next 26 countries combined. So when you ask what makes us the greatest country in the world, I don’t know what the **** you’re talking about.” – Will McAvoy
- “The greater fool is actually an economic term. It’s a patsy. For the rest of us to profit, we need a greater fool—someone who will buy long and sell short. Most people spend their lives trying not to be the greater fool. We toss him the hot potato, we dive for his seat when the music stops. The greater fool is someone with the perfect blend of self-delusion and ego to think that he can succeed where others have failed. This whole country was made by greater fools.” – Sloan Sabbith
- “Good writers borrow from other writers. Great writers steal from them outright.” – Will McAvoy
- “You know why people don’t like liberals? Because they lose. If liberals are so **** smart, how come they lose so goddamn always?” – Neal Sampat
- “In a world of locked rooms, the man with the key is king, and honey, you should see me in a crown.” – MacKenzie McHale
- “You know what? We just decided to. The country is just so ****ed up, it can’t be fixed. We’re just going to sit back and watch it crumble.” – Will McAvoy
- “I’m a registered Republican. I only seem liberal because I believe that hurricanes are caused by high barometric pressure and not gay marriage.” – Will McAvoy
- “The first step to solving any problem is recognizing there is one.” – Will McAvoy
- “There’s nothing more important in a democracy than a well-informed electorate.” – MacKenzie McHale
- “You know why people like crime? It’s because it feeds the voyeur in all of us. It’s because we’re all born detectives.” – Will McAvoy
