Ethics Quote by Hailey Gates
“It's really just my Hammurabi code of journalism ethics, that I don't want to ask someone to do something that I won't do myself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hailey Gates on journalism, 2020
She follows a personal ethical standard: never ask others to do what she wouldn't do herself.
In simple terms: Practice what you preach.
Key Takeaway
Adopt a personal code of ethics.
Themes
integrity
ethics
accountability
Mood
thoughtful
principled
Type
ethical
reflective
When to use this quote
- newsroom
- freelance reporting
- interviews
Key Concepts
journalistic standards
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever face conflicts with this rule?
- How do you handle unavoidable compromises?
A Different Perspective
May be too rigid in complex situations.
