Age Quote by Dean Baquet
“The Washington Post is and has been the greatest historic competitor of the New York Times. Half of me, though, the unselfish part of me that is just a journalist, is thrilled. I want newspapers to succeed. Let's take the Guardian, which is a new competitor in the digital age. Does it make me nervous that they compete with us and in fact beat us on the Snowden story? Yes. The part of me that's a competitive journalist and wants to fight and play says: bring them on! It's more fun that way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public statements by Dean Baquet, 2023
A journalist acknowledges both rivalry and admiration for competitors, seeing competition as a catalyst for improvement and excitement.
In simple terms: Journalists can be both competitive and supportive of peers.
Key Takeaway
Embrace competition to drive excellence.
Themes
journalism
competition
collaboration
Mood
reflective
energetic
Type
statement
opinion
When to use this quote
- newsroom strategy
- digital media rivalry
- story coverage
- industry innovation
Key Concepts
media dynamics
professional ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rivalry improve journalistic standards?
- What are the risks of over‑competitiveness?
A Different Perspective
Competition can strain resources and focus away from core mission.
