Bad news Quote by James G. Watt
“They kill good trees to put out bad newspapers.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Environmental Policy Discussion, 1995
Eliminating valuable resources to suppress undesirable information is misguided.
In simple terms: Destroying good things to stop bad news is wrong.
Preserve valuable assets while addressing issues.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- journalism
- conservation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever justified to sacrifice the good for the bad?
- What alternatives exist?
Sometimes the “bad” information is necessary for accountability.