Cats Quote by John Varley
““There is a certain concentrated, avid-for-blood look that appears on the faces of reporters on the trail of a very big story that you'd have to visit the big cat house at the zoo to see duplicated in its primal state. From the look on Brenda's face, if a tiger was standing between her and this story right now, the cat would soon have a tall-journalist-sized hole in him.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "The Tiger's Gaze", 1995
Reporters' intense focus mirrors primal predatory instinct, highlighting danger of obsessive pursuit.
In simple terms: Journalists can become like predators chasing stories.
Key Takeaway
Balance curiosity with ethical restraint.
Themes
journalism
obsession
danger
instinct
Mood
critical
tense
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- investigative reporting
- newsroom culture
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
media ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to chase a story relentlessly?
- When does curiosity become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive pursuit can harm both subject and reporter.
