Quote by Robert Fisk
It's a journalist's job to be a witness to history. We're not there to worry about ourselves. We're there to try and get as near as we can, in an imperfect world, to the truth and get the truth out.
Summary
This quote highlights the core responsibility of journalists, emphasizing their role as objective observers and reporters of historical events. It emphasizes that a journalist's primary focus should be on the pursuit of truth rather than personal concerns. Despite the limitations and complexities of the world we live in, journalists should strive to uncover the most accurate account of events and disseminate that truth to the public. It underscores the selflessness and dedication required in the pursuit of journalistic integrity and the dissemination of unbiased information.
By Robert Fisk