Art Quote by Dan Rather
“This much we know: Journalism is not a precise science. It's, on its best day, is a crude art. We make mistakes; I make mistakes. With more than 50 years as a journalist, I have at least had the opportunity to blow more stories, make more mistakes than maybe anybody in television.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CBS Evening News, 2005
Journalism is an imperfect craft, more art than science, with frequent errors even from seasoned professionals.
In simple terms: Journalism is a flawed art, not a precise science.
Key Takeaway
Accept and learn from mistakes in reporting.
Themes
journalism
truth
error
craft
media
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
educational
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- investigative reporting
- media training
Key Concepts
accuracy
ethics
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists balance speed and accuracy?
- What safeguards reduce repeated mistakes?
A Different Perspective
Pressure for speed can worsen inaccuracies.
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