Journalists Quote by Gavin Esler Download Open image “As journalists we are sceptical by nature, but there are some things you take on trust.” — Gavin Esler ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.7 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Journalists Nature Take Things Trust
All in all, I just don't trust journalists - and I don't think it's a good practice for me to trust journalists. — Frank Ocean Copy Share Image
Trust is the most important aspect of being a journalist. If people don't trust or find you relatable - you will not have success. — Gretchen Carlson Copy Share Image
Journalists, who are skeptical to begin with, simply do not like to be lied to or made fools of. — Roger Mudd Copy Share Image
As a journalist, you have to have multiple sources and verifiable science, and when you've done that and satisfied the most skeptical voice in… — Josh Fox Copy Share Image
As a member of the mainstream media for many years, I've learned just one thing: never to trust anything I read in the mainstream… — Pico Iyer Copy Share Image
I used to have trust with reporters. Give them scoops. Those were the old days. It's very strange, when you give a story and… — Joe Arpaio Copy Share Image
“from opinion surveys that journalists are less trusted and less esteemed than used to be the case.” — Ian Hargreaves Copy Share Image
Strange bonds of trust and self-deception tend to grow between journalists and their subjects. — Sam Harris Copy Share Image
The skills necessary to change nappies or negotiate Brexit are obviously very different, but both involve a great deal of trust in the competence… — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
The country I live in is never clear about its name. My passport says 'the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,' and… — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
Personally, I hope that we British continue to criticise America - just as I hope Americans will criticise us. That is what friends do. — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
As a teenager in Scotland, I had American friends, sons and daughters of officers at a U.S. Air Force base. — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
There's no doubt that prog rock has an image problem: many musicians hate the label, and too many people associate it with 10-minute drum… — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
The Cold War, Bosnia and Ukraine remind us that peace is fragile. Iraq and Syria remind us that no society or culture is immune… — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
Let me say it up front: I don't like bad hair or capes. I'm not into witches, warlocks or elves. I would never try… — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
Government is not a game show, though at times it is amusing and entertaining to watch. — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
My alphabet book at Duddingston Primary, Edinburgh, began traditionally with 'a is for apple,' but when it came to 'g,' it was 'g is… — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
Democratic government is difficult. It is much more difficult than populists claim. It's not like running a business or a police force. It demands… — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
American elections have usually turned on the issues of war, peace and the economy. — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
At seven years old, I won a scholarship to George Heriot's School, an independent school in Edinburgh, and I was there until I was 17. — Gavin Esler Copy Share Image
Foreign journalists have to have an approved interpreter assigned them, which they have to pay for, who also acts as guide. As an Iranian,… — Hooman Majd Copy Share Image
“Are you a journalist?” “I’m a doctor.” “Good. We need doctors, Wallahi .” Sadoon scowled. “Journalists only tell lies and smuggle carpets.” — Leslie Cockburn Copy Share Image
The key for me with historical characters is they're interesting because they're human beings. A little bit of Hemingway goes a long way here,… — Michael Hirst Copy Share Image
“Our stable and eternal verities are being challenged. There's a kind of postmodern breakdown in journalism. The breadth of information sources and the speed… — Judy Polumbaum Copy Share Image
“Depression is not dramatic, but it is total. It’s sneaky - you almost don’t notice it at first. Like a cat burglar, it comes… — Lisa Unger Copy Share Image
I can remember how rude I could be at times to journalists and people phoning up for advice. — Benjamin Cohen Copy Share Image
The politicians think the journalists have power, the journalists think bankers have power, bankers think lawyers have power. The truth is, nobody has power. — Rory Stewart Copy Share Image
Mr. Snowden did not start out as a spy, and calling him one bends the term past recognition. Spies don't give their secrets to… — Alex Berenson Copy Share Image
A lot of journalists like to suck up to celebrities, and then as soon as they're a safe distance away at their computers, they… — Scott Weiland Copy Share Image
If you don't think there is any value in the work I, or any other serious journalists do, then don't spend your money on… — Heather Brooke Copy Share Image
We expect our media to lead and open doors for our young talents. As we need creative engineers, doctors and managers, we also need… — Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Copy Share Image