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Dangerous Quote by Lawrence Wright

“There are a lot of reporters who I feel are a lot more courageous and fool-hardy than I am. Maybe at the top I'd put Dexter Filkins. He's an extraordinary man in terms of his nerve and ability to get into dangerous situations and tell the story cogently. He's bringing back real human stories. I…” quote by Lawrence Wright
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“There are a lot of reporters who I feel are a lot more courageous and fool-hardy than I am. Maybe at the top I'd put Dexter Filkins. He's an extraordinary man in terms of his nerve and ability to get into dangerous situations and tell the story cogently. He's bringing back real human stories. I admire that.”

Lawrence Wright

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015

He admires reporters who bravely enter danger to tell truthful human stories, seeing them as more daring than himself.

In simple terms: He respects courageous journalists who report from risky places.

Key Takeaway

Value and learn from brave reporting.

Themes

courage journalism human stories truth risk

Mood

respectful inspired serious

Type

observational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • war zones
  • investigative pieces
  • humanitarian crises
  • political unrest

Key Concepts

ethical reporting risk assessment storytelling empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can journalists balance safety with truth?
  • What motivates you to face danger for a story?
A Different Perspective

Courage can lead to personal danger and emotional toll.

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