Back Quote by Thomas Friedman
“Being one of my sources is exhausting. It's not one interview and you're done. I keep going back until I feel like I understand everything.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Exhaustion of Sources” (2022)
The journalist explains that deep understanding requires repeated interviews, not just a single source.
In simple terms: Multiple interviews needed for depth.
Key Takeaway
Persistently seek multiple perspectives.
Themes
journalism
research
depth
exhaustion
process
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
inquisitive
reflective
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- documentary making
- academic research
- policy analysis
- investigative journalism
Key Concepts
Source triangulation
information reliability
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How many sources are enough?
- What biases arise from single interviews?
A Different Perspective
Time constraints limit extensive interviewing.
