Bob Woodward

"The public's right to know is not negotiable with those in power."

"Every story of corruption begins with someone seeing something wrong."

"The most important work in journalism happens away from public view."

"Those in power hope that silence will make problems disappear."

"Documentation ensures that history cannot be rewritten by the powerful."

"A commitment to truth sometimes means becoming a vessel for history."

"The relationship between reporter and editor is built on mutual accountability."

"Understanding context is understanding truth."

"Every interview is an opportunity to test your understanding against reality."

"Power fears the spotlight more than any opposition."

"The credibility earned through one story is the currency for the next."

"Those who persist in asking questions eventually find the answers."

"The most important moments in institutions are when they are challenged."

"Truth has a way of organizing itself into patterns that reveal reality."

"A good reporter knows that every story is someone's attempt to shape reality."

"The consequences of hidden truths eventually exceed the consequences of revealing them."

"Power is most threatened by those who have nothing left to lose."

"Documentation creates a conversation between the past and present."

"Understanding systems requires understanding how they protect themselves."

"The process of reporting is the process of narrowing the gap between the known and the unknown."

"Follow the money, and you'll find the truth."

"In Washington, everyone lies about the important stuff."

"Deep Throat taught me that sources are only as valuable as their credibility."

"Persistence in investigation reveals what power tries to conceal."

"The best stories come from asking one more question."

"Watergate showed that no one is above accountability."

"Facts matter more than narratives in a functioning democracy."

"Great reporting requires patience and relentless skepticism."

"Presidents are ordinary men thrust into extraordinary circumstances."

"The tension between the executive and the press is essential to democracy."