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“I don't hate journalists. You can't hate a class of people. It's wrong to say that. But I do think they're a bit like poison. Never trust them. You can't trust them as a class of people. It's their job not to be trusted.” quote by Mick Jagger
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“I don't hate journalists. You can't hate a class of people. It's wrong to say that. But I do think they're a bit like poison. Never trust them. You can't trust them as a class of people. It's their job not to be trusted.”

Mick Jagger

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone Magazine, 1995

Journalists are viewed with distrust, likened to poison, suggesting a blanket suspicion of the profession.

In simple terms: Journalists are seen as untrustworthy.

Key Takeaway

Question sources critically.

Themes

media criticism trust skepticism ethics bias

Mood

cautious skeptical

Type

critical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • news consumption
  • media literacy
  • political discourse
  • social media

Key Concepts

public perception information reliability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your view?
  • How can we foster responsible journalism?
A Different Perspective

Not all journalists are untrustworthy; generalizations can be harmful.

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