Journalism Quote by Thomas L. Friedman
““The resulting article—an almost hour-by-hour reconstruction of the massacre—was published across four full pages of The New York Times on September 26, 1982; it eventually won me a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, September 26, 1982
The author reconstructed a massacre hour by hour, publishing a detailed report that earned a Pulitzer for international reporting.
In simple terms: Detailed reporting on a massacre earned a Pulitzer.
Key Takeaway
Pursue thorough, impactful journalism.
Themes
journalism
truth
recognition
Mood
serious
determined
Type
journalistic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- newsroom
- academic research
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
investigative reporting
historical documentation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle trauma when reporting?
- What responsibilities do journalists have?
A Different Perspective
Intensive reporting can be emotionally taxing.
