Quote by Marguerite Duras

I see journalists as the manual workers, the laborers of the word. Journalism can only be literature when it is passionate.

I see journalists as the manual workers, the laborers of the

Summary

This quote emphasizes the role of journalists as the hardworking individuals who labor with words. It suggests that journalism has the potential to transcend standard reporting and become a form of literature, but for this to happen, it must be driven by passion. The quote implies that passionate journalism holds the key to transforming mere news into a captivating and impactful narrative that engages readers at a deeper level.

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By Marguerite Duras

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