Earning Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Journalism should never be prostituted for selfish ends or for the sake of merely earning a livelihood or, worse still, for amassing money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: On Ethics in Journalism, 1930
Journalism must serve truth, not personal gain or mere survival.
In simple terms: Journalism should prioritize truth over profit.
Uphold integrity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- freelance reporting
- media education
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect journalistic integrity?
- How can journalists balance livelihood and ethics?
Economic pressures can compromise ethical standards.