Burke said there were three estates in parliament; but, in the reporter's gallery yonder, there sat a fourth estate more important far than they all.

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Carlyle, Thomas. "The Hero as Man of Letters." 19 May 1840, London, England, UK. Lecture.

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A quote by Thomas Carlyle about media: “Burke said there were three estates in parliament; but, in the reporter's…”

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A quote by Thomas Carlyle about media: “Burke said there were three estates in parliament; but, in the reporter's…”