Carl Bernstein

"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."

"We are not just a credit to our profession; we are a responsibility to it."

"Follow the money."

"The public has a right to know."

"Journalism is the only profession explicitly protected by the Constitution."

"Deep throat taught us that the truth is worth pursuing at any cost."

"Watergate taught us that no one is above the law."

"Reporting is about asking the right questions."

"The best journalism holds power accountable."

"We must challenge authority with facts, not opinions."

"The news is what someone wants suppressed; everything else is advertising."

"Persistence is the key to uncovering the truth."

"Democracy depends on an informed citizenry."

"Fear should never silence the journalist."

"The power of the press is the power to expose."

"Integrity in journalism is non-negotiable."

"The pursuit of truth requires sacrifice."

"Good journalism starts with curiosity."

"Facts matter more than narratives."

"The public deserves transparency from government."

"Reporting requires both courage and humility."

"The truth may be uncomfortable, but it is essential."

"Never stop asking questions."

"Accountability begins with the media."

"The role of journalism is to speak truth to power."

"Evidence must support every claim."

"Great reporting comes from great reporting, not great writers."

"Secrecy is the enemy of democracy."

"The journalist's job is to inform, not to entertain."

"Truth-telling is an act of courage."