Deception Quote by Sam Harris

Something seems to happen to people when they meet a journalist, and what happens is exactly the opposite of what one would expect. One…

— Janet Malcolm

As journalists we are sceptical by nature, but there are some things you take on trust.

— Gavin Esler

Trust is the most important aspect of being a journalist. If people don't trust or find you relatable - you will not have success.

— Gretchen Carlson

All in all, I just don't trust journalists - and I don't think it's a good practice for me to trust journalists.

— Frank Ocean

Journalists are often portrayed as cynical. I often think it's the opposite.

— David Grann

Journalists cover words and delude themselves into thinking they have committed journalism.

— Hedrick Smith

We must express the view, based on our empirical observations, that a substantial number of journalists are ignorant, lazy, opinionated, and intellectually dishonest. The…

— Conrad Black

Journalists, who are skeptical to begin with, simply do not like to be lied to or made fools of.

— Roger Mudd

All reporters have a stripe of irreverence in their mental makeup. It usually keeps them from turning into toadies, a danger for those who…

— Carolyn Hart

Journalism is a flawed profession, but it has a self-correcting mechanism. The rule of journalism is: talk to everybody.

— Lawrence Wright

I used to have trust with reporters. Give them scoops. Those were the old days. It's very strange, when you give a story and…

— Joe Arpaio

Journalists hold themselves apart, and above, the common person. They have rules designed to ensure their objectivity and impartiality.

— Michael Arrington