“The most important thing a journalist can do is to ask the right questions.”
“The press has a responsibility to be fair, but it also has a right to be provocative.”
“The only way to make a living in journalism is to write things that people want to read.”
“Journalism is the art of capturing people who are pretending to be something they are not.”
“The most valuable asset in journalism is a keen sense of curiosity.”
“The role of the journalist is to make the complex accessible.”
“The secret of success in journalism is to keep on writing even when you’re not in the mood.”
“A good journalist knows that the story is never just about the facts.”
“The press should be a mirror of society, not a megaphone for power.”
“The best stories are the ones that are too strange to be true.”
“The best journalism is that which is both informative and provocative.”
“The press is like the weather. You have to take it in stride.”
“The best journalism is that which reflects the diversity of voices.”
“A good journalist must be both persistent and patient.”
“The press should strive to be both accurate and insightful.”
“The most effective journalists are those who can balance objectivity with empathy.”
“The less you know, the more you think you know. The more you know, the less you think you know.”
“The press should aim to be both accurate and insightful.”
“A good reporter knows that every story has multiple sides.”
“A newspaper is a record of its time and its people.”
“The essence of good reporting is the ability to ask questions that others don’t.”
“A good journalist must be willing to go where the story takes them.”
“The role of journalism is to provide a voice to the voiceless.”
“To be a good journalist, you need to be a good listener.”
“The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.”
“The essence of good reporting is to uncover what others miss.”
“The best reporters are those who can turn a simple fact into a compelling story.”
“The role of the press is to challenge power, not to serve it.”
“The reason that there are two senators for each state is so that one can be the designated driver.”
“The only thing that is constant is change, and the only thing that stays the same is the press.”
“The most important attribute of a journalist is integrity.”
“Journalism is the study of the human condition as seen through the lens of current events.”
“The public’s right to know is an empty phrase if they don’t have the ability to understand it.”
“The role of the press is to be a catalyst for change.”
“The best journalism is that which makes people think deeply.”
“The most powerful journalism is that which drives change.”
“The most engaging stories are those that connect with readers on an emotional level.”
“The essence of good journalism is to inform, not to entertain.”
“The most powerful stories are those that uncover hidden truths.”
“A man who has never been in the newspaper is a man who has never done anything worth reporting.”
“A newspaper is a device for making the reading public feel that it knows what’s going on in the world.”
“The most powerful stories are those that reveal the essence of the human experience.”
“The best stories are those that reveal the truth behind the headlines.”
“A newspaper is a reflection of the society it serves.”
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A. J. Liebling Quotes
“Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one.”
“A newspaper’s job is to make sense of the world for its readers.”
“The role of journalism is to shed light on hidden aspects of life.”
“The role of journalism is to make the complex understandable.”
“I don’t like to commit myself about heaven and hell—you see, I have friends in both places.”
“The most impactful stories are those that highlight the human condition.”
“The secret of good journalism is to tell stories that matter.”
“The press should be a platform for diverse voices and perspectives.”
“The best journalism is that which reflects the diversity of human experience.”
“A newspaper is only as good as its reporters.”
“A newspaper should strive to be both informative and thought-provoking.”
“The best journalism is that which engages the reader and sparks curiosity.”
“The most memorable stories are those that uncover deep truths.”
“Journalism is a craft that requires both skill and passion.”
“A good newspaperman is one who can tell you what the news is, and who can also tell you why it’s news.”
“Journalism is about uncovering the truth, not just reporting it.”
“A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself.”
“The most interesting stories are often the ones that aren’t told.”
“A good reporter must be able to separate fact from opinion.”
“The only time to be positive is when you’re dealing with a negative.”
“The role of the journalist is to challenge the status quo.”
“The problem with journalism is that people keep asking questions.”
“The true definition of a democracy is the freedom to say what you like and to be heard by those who care to listen.”
“A newspaper’s duty is to serve the public, not to pander to it.”
“The most memorable stories are those that challenge conventional wisdom.”
“A good journalist must be both curious and skeptical.”
“The role of the press is to be a catalyst for discussion and debate.”
“The most memorable stories are often those that are the most human.”
“The best journalism is that which makes people see the world in a new way.”
“The press is a reflection of society, for better or for worse.”
“The most effective journalism is that which drives meaningful discussion.”
“Journalism is the only profession where you can be as wrong as you like, and people still think you’re right.”
“The best journalism comes from a place of genuine interest in the subject.”
“The best stories are those that make people feel something.”
“The essence of journalism is to capture the truth of the moment.”
“The most important thing in journalism is to be curious.”
“In journalism, context is as important as content.”
“The role of the press is to serve as a watchdog over those in power.”
“A newspaper’s strength lies in its ability to question and investigate.”
“The only thing that keeps a newspaper from being a lie is the editor.”
“Nothing is more beautiful than the sight of a crowded room filled with people who want to hear what you have to say.”
“A good story is one that makes people think, not just one that entertains them.”
“The essence of journalism is to provide clarity in a world of confusion.”
“The best way to keep a secret is to tell no one.”
“A newspaper is a record of the times, and a reflection of its readers.”
“The difference between a good reporter and a bad one is the ability to see beyond the obvious.”
“The journalist’s duty is to report what he knows, not what he thinks.”
“The essence of journalism is to question and explore.”
“The press has a responsibility to be truthful, but it also has the right to be wrong.”
“The secret to good reporting is to stay out of the way of the story.”
“The art of journalism is to take what is known and make it interesting.”
“A journalist’s role is to be a watchdog, not a lapdog.”
“A newspaper’s job is to make sense of the complex world.”