Sydney Schanberg Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sydney Schanberg.

Sydney Schanberg was an American journalist and writer, born on January 17, 1934, in Clinton, Massachusetts. He gained prominence for his reporting during the Vietnam War, specifically for his coverage of the fall of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, to the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Schanberg's articles and subsequent book, "The Death and Life of Dith Pran," which detailed his experiences and the Khmer Rouge's brutal regime, served as a powerful critique of U.S. involvement in Indochina.

Schanberg worked as a journalist for four decades, notably at The New York Times. He was known for his captivating storytelling and his commitment to exposing the truth, often focusing on the disenfranchised and marginalized in society. In addition to his work in Southeast Asia, Schanberg covered other major events such as the civil rights movement in the United States and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

His reporting and accomplishments didn't go unnoticed. Schanberg received several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 1976 for his coverage of Cambodia. He also earned the George Polk Award and the Overseas Press Club Award, among others.

Schanberg passed away on July 9, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of fearless journalism and a dedication to shedding light on important global issues.

Contradictory to my religion, I think, is journalism.

Contradictory to my religion, I think, is journalism.

Sydney Schanberg

Religion

I just don't believe that you have to come in and insult peo

I just don't believe that you have to come in and insult people when you want to change things.

Sydney Schanberg

Change

What happened was very sad. Mr. Lacey told the staff that he

What happened was very sad. Mr. Lacey told the staff that he was disappointed and appalled that the front of the book was all commentary and that he wanted hard news.

Sydney Schanberg

Sad