--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I know that this story is true." description: "\"I know that this story is true.\" — Dan Rather" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c1/dan-rather-2779_know_i-know-that-this-story-is-true-604402_604402.png" --- # I know that this story is true. ![“I know that this story is true.” quote by Dan Rather](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c1/dan-rather-2779_know_i-know-that-this-story-is-true-604402_604402.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c1/dan-rather-2779_know_i-know-that-this-story-is-true-604402_604402.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c1/dan-rather-2779_know_i-know-that-this-story-is-true-604402_604402.png) > “I know that this story is true.” [Dan Rather](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dan-rather/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Affirms belief in the truth of a story being reported. **In simple terms:** The story is true. Key Takeaway Trust reliable sources. Themes journalism truth credibility Mood confident assertive Type journalistic informative When to use this quote - news reporting - investigative journalism - media analysis Key Concepts media ethics verification public trust Questions to Reflect On - How do we verify facts? - What if new evidence emerges? 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