Journalism Quote by Isabel Allende
“I was a lousy journalist. I could never be objective. Sometimes I invented the whole story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Isabel Allende on Journalism, 1995
Journalism is inherently subjective; personal bias shapes narratives.
In simple terms: Journalists can’t be completely objective.
Acknowledge bias.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- opinion pieces
- creative nonfiction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance truth and storytelling?
- Can bias ever be fully eliminated?
Objectivity remains a professional ideal.