Administration Quote by Daniel Ellsberg
“It's naive and even irresponsible for a grownup today to get her or his information about foreign policy and war and peace exclusively from the administration in power. It's essential to have other sources of information, to check those against one's own common sense, and to form your own judgment as to whether we ought to go to or persist in war.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Interview, 1971
He warns against relying solely on government sources for foreign policy, urging independent verification.
In simple terms: Don't trust only official info on war.
Key Takeaway
Seek multiple perspectives before forming opinions.
Themes
politics
media literacy
critical thinking
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political commentary
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- policy debates
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
information sources
bias
independent judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- What sources do you trust?
- How do you verify credibility?
A Different Perspective
Alternative sources may be biased too.
