Quote by John le Carre

Until we have a better relationship between private performance and the public truth, as was demonstrated with Watergate, we as the public are absolutely right to remain suspicious, contemptuous even, of the secrecy and the misinformation which is the digest of our news.

Until we have a better relationship between private performa

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of a transparent relationship between private actions and the information presented to the public. Referencing the Watergate scandal, it suggests that when there is a discrepancy or concealment of the truth, it is justified for the public to be skeptical and even disdainful of the secrecy and misleading information disseminated by the media. The quote calls for a more open and honest approach to news reporting, urging society to question and challenge the narratives presented to them.

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