Bob Schieffer

"The best journalism exposes problems without pretending to have all the solutions."

"I've covered enough elections to know that voters deserve better information than they usually get."

"A journalist who isn't willing to challenge power has chosen comfort over purpose."

"The most dangerous journalist is the one who's certain they're always right."

"I've found that integrity in journalism isn't about being perfect; it's about being honest about your limitations."

"A good story connects facts to human experience in ways that make people care."

"The public trust in journalism isn't given; it's earned every single day."

"I've learned that sometimes the most important question is: 'How do you know that?'"

"A journalist must be willing to stand alone if necessary to pursue the truth."

"The power of journalism is that it creates a record that history can judge."

"I've seen that corruption thrives in darkness, and journalism brings light."

"A question that opens minds is more valuable than one that closes them."

"In journalism, admitting uncertainty is a form of credibility, not weakness."

"The best reporters I've known were those who were genuinely humble about what they didn't know."

"A journalist's role is to be a translator between power and the people."

"I've found that the most important stories are often the ones that take the longest to report."

"Facts without context are just noise; journalism adds meaning."

"A good journalist asks not just what happened, but why it matters."

"The public's faith in institutions depends on journalism doing its job."

"I've learned that asking forgiveness is sometimes necessary in journalism, but accuracy shouldn't require it."

"A question that challenges assumptions is worth asking, even if it's unpopular."

"In this business, you learn that everyone has a perspective, but only some have facts."

"The job of a journalist is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable."

"You learn more from losses than victories."

"Broadcasting is about telling stories that matter to people."

"The best reporters ask the questions others are afraid to ask."

"In journalism, your reputation is everything you own."

"Life teaches you lessons when you're paying attention."

"The difference between a good journalist and a great one is persistence."

"What you see is not always what you get in this business."