Difficult Quote by Malcolm Forbes
“Enlightening editorial writers is even more difficult than educating educators.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Forbes Magazine, 1993
Teaching writers to think critically is harder than teaching teachers because writers shape public discourse.
In simple terms: Educating writers is tough.
Focus on critical thinking.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism training
- editorial workshops
- media literacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve writer education?
- What role do editors play?
Assuming all writers lack critical skills is unfair.