Carl Bernstein

"Accountability starts with asking hard questions."

"The journalist's greatest weapon is persistence."

"Truth is always worth the cost."

"Reporting is an act of service to the public."

"The fourth estate is the guardian of democracy."

"Never sacrifice facts for a better story."

"Good journalism illuminates, not inflames."

"The power of truth is unstoppable."

"Journalists must be willing to be uncomfortable."

"The story is always bigger than the journalist."

"Truth-telling requires both courage and patience."

"Great reporting is about finding the facts others miss."

"The public's right to know is paramount."

"Accountability is the cure for corruption."

"Journalism requires dedication to the truth."

"The role of the press is to serve the people."

"Truth cannot be suppressed forever."

"Great journalists never stop asking why."

"Facts matter; opinions are secondary."

"The pursuit of truth is the pursuit of justice."

"Reporting is about giving voice to the voiceless."

"The truth is the best defense."

"Journalism is essential to a functioning democracy."

"Good reporting changes the world."

"The journalist's code is honesty above all."

"Truth-telling is a moral imperative."

"Great reporting requires great character."

"The power of journalism is the power of truth."

"Accountability cannot exist without transparency."

"The public deserves the truth, no matter how inconvenient."