Divided Quote by Manfred Gerstenfeld
“Journalists are divided into two groups: those who live by ethics, and those who don't.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Media Ethics Discussion, 2005, null
Journalists fall into two camps: those guided by ethics and those who ignore them.
In simple terms: Journalists are either ethical or not.
Uphold ethical standards in reporting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- press releases
- social media
- investigative reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What pressures cause ethical lapses?
- How can newsrooms enforce ethics?
Ethical lines can be blurry in high‑pressure situations.