Bob Woodward

"Follow the money and you'll find the story."

"In Washington, the truth is like a commodity that must be pursued relentlessly."

"Persistence in questioning is what separates good journalism from great journalism."

"Every source has a motive; understanding that motive is understanding the story."

"The best stories are written by those willing to ask uncomfortable questions."

"Information is power, but only if you know how to interpret it."

"In the pursuit of truth, patience is not a virtue—it's a necessity."

"Leaders are defined not by their victories, but by how they handle their failures."

"The history we write today shapes the nation we become tomorrow."

"Trust must be earned, verified, and then earned again."

"A journalist's greatest tool is not a pen, but the ability to listen."

"The truth often hides in plain sight, overlooked by those who aren't looking hard enough."

"Power reveals character; watch how people behave when no one is watching."

"Change happens when ordinary people refuse to accept extraordinary circumstances."

"The mark of integrity is doing the right thing when it costs you something."

"Every important story requires understanding the human element first."

"Fear is often the enemy of truth; courage is required to seek it."

"The pursuit of facts requires abandoning preconceived notions."

"Documentation beats memory every single time."

"Great reporting is about building credibility brick by brick over time."

"The public has a right to know, but they also have a responsibility to think critically."

"Timing in storytelling is everything; context is the frame that makes sense of facts."

"Power without accountability is tyranny dressed in respectability."

"The strongest stories are those that reveal uncomfortable truths with compassion."

"Deep research is the foundation upon which credibility is built."

"A single verified fact is worth more than a thousand rumors."

"The art of interviewing is knowing when to speak and when to remain silent."

"History is written by those who ask the right questions."

"Tenacity in pursuit of truth is what separates investigative journalism from mere reporting."

"The greatest threat to democracy is an informed citizenry that chooses not to care."