Bob Woodward Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bob Woodward.

Bob Woodward is an American journalist and author who gained international recognition for his investigative reporting on the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Born on March 26, 1943, in Geneva, Illinois, Woodward has served as an associate editor at The Washington Post since 1971. Alongside Carl Bernstein, he uncovered the truth behind the Watergate break-in, exposing the vast web of political and ethical corruption. Woodward has authored numerous best-selling books, focusing on American politics and government, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential journalists of his time.

I think people are smart enough to sort it out. They know wh

I think people are smart enough to sort it out. They know when they're watching one of these food fight shows where journalists sit around and yell and scream at each other, versus serious issue reporting.

I give lectures for money, but all the money goes to charity

I give lectures for money, but all the money goes to charity. So, I make no money from it.

The failure of the system to deal quickly was attributable t

The failure of the system to deal quickly was attributable to Nixon's lying, stonewalling and refusal to come clean. So it took 26 months for the final truth to be known.

Failure

Nixon's grand mistake was his failure to understand that Ame

Nixon's grand mistake was his failure to understand that Americans are forgiving, and if he had admitted error early and apologized to the country, he would have escaped.

Failure

There are people who take rumors and embellish them in a way

There are people who take rumors and embellish them in a way that can be devastating. And this pollution has to be eradicated by people in our business as best we can.

Best

I believe there's too little patience and context to many of

I believe there's too little patience and context to many of the investigations I read or see on television.

Patience

Deep Throat's information, and in my view, courage, allowed

Deep Throat's information, and in my view, courage, allowed the newspaper to use what he knew and suspected.

Courage

A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality oft

A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government.

Government

After Nixon resigned in 1974, he engaged in a very aggressiv

After Nixon resigned in 1974, he engaged in a very aggressive war with history, attempting to wipe out the Watergate stain and memory. Happily, history won, largely because of Nixon's tapes.

History

It's very expensive to be a professional tennis player with

It's very expensive to be a professional tennis player with all the travel and the flights and the hotels and everything.

Caroline Wozniacki

Women

Watergate provides a model case study of the interaction and

Watergate provides a model case study of the interaction and powers of each of the branches of government. It also is a morality play with a sad and dramatic ending.

Government

Using these unnamed sources, if done properly, carefully and

Using these unnamed sources, if done properly, carefully and fairly, provides more accountability in government.

Government

The number of illegal activities were so large that one was

The number of illegal activities were so large that one was bound to come out and lead to the uncovering of the others. Nixon was too willing to use the power of government to settle scores and get even with enemies.

Government