Actor Quote by David Hare
![“[VIA DOLOROSA]'s pushing Broadway as far as it can be pushed. I stand before you as a reporter, and you have to decide whether I'm an honest reporter or not. And if you're convinced that I am honest, then I think that you will listen to me in a way that you wouldn't have listened to a fiction…” quote by David Hare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c71/david-hare-9074_broadway_via-dolorosa-s-pushing-broadway-as-far-a_1470265.jpg)
“[VIA DOLOROSA]'s pushing Broadway as far as it can be pushed. I stand before you as a reporter, and you have to decide whether I'm an honest reporter or not. And if you're convinced that I am honest, then I think that you will listen to me in a way that you wouldn't have listened to a fiction where scenes are made. . . . I've thought quite long and hard about what I want to say in this play. And if it means that every single sentiment that I produce is put minutely under an ideological microscope, that's fine.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Permanent Way, 2003
A reporter must decide whether to be honest, knowing that any statement will be scrutinized and possibly distorted by ideology.
In simple terms: Honesty in reporting is challenged by ideological scrutiny.
Key Takeaway
Strive for truth while acknowledging bias.
Themes
journalism
truth
ideology
integrity
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- press conferences
- documentary filmmaking
- public debates
Key Concepts
media studies
ethics
political critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do reporters have to their audience?
- How can bias be mitigated in storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Audience may distrust any claim, regardless of honesty.
