Be careful Quote by Katharine Graham
“I mean, I think everybody in the world, all the young people in the world, went to journalism school and wanted to investigate everything. And I think they overdid it. I think that you have to investigate things, you have to e skeptical, but you shouldn't be vengeful. You have to be fair and you have to be careful.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The Power of Journalism” with Katharine Graham, 1995
Journalists must be skeptical and fair, avoiding vengeance while remaining careful.
In simple terms: Journalists need skepticism, fairness, and caution, not revenge.
Practice balanced, ethical reporting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investigative reporting
- media criticism
- newsrooms
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance skepticism with fairness?
- When does caution become complacency?
Over‑skepticism can erode trust.