Casts Quote by William Safire
“Cast aside any column about two subjects. It means the pundit chickened out on the hard decision about what to write about that day.”
About This Quote
Source Column: The New York Times, 1995
Criticizes avoiding difficult topics, calling it a cowardly choice to sidestep hard decisions.
In simple terms: Avoiding tough subjects is cowardly.
Key Takeaway
Confront challenging issues directly.
Themes
journalism
courage
integrity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
ethical
journalistic
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- opinion pieces
- policy debates
Key Concepts
ethical writing
editorial choices
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to omit a hard subject?
- How does avoidance affect credibility?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes avoiding a topic may protect vulnerable audiences.
