Dan Rather

"Professional integrity is built through thousands of small decisions."

"Curiosity is the engine that drives both journalism and progress."

"The role of media is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable."

"Courage is not the absence of fear; it's action despite it."

"In communication, clarity always trumps cleverness."

"The most important stories are often the ones others overlook."

"Respect for the audience is the foundation of ethical journalism."

"Personal ambition must never override professional responsibility."

"The strength of a nation rests on informed and engaged citizens."

"Mistakes are inevitable; how you handle them defines your character."

"Beauty in truth-telling lies in its simplicity and directness."

"The passage of time reveals what momentary passion obscures."

"Innovation in journalism serves the public only when ethics guide it."

"Relationships are built on honesty, not on telling people what they want to hear."

"The weight of responsibility sharpens judgment and focus."

"In solitude, we often find the clarity we need for difficult decisions."

"Progress requires both remembrance of the past and imagination for the future."

"The path to success is paved with failures honestly acknowledged."

"Patience is not passivity; it's strategic persistence."

"The power of a single voice multiplies when joined with others in common cause."

"Wisdom whispers while folly shouts."

"The willingness to question is the basis of all progress."

"In journalism, there is a sacred trust between reporter and reader."

"Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it's what keeps journalists alive."

"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said."

"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes with the present."

"Integrity is doing the right thing even when nobody's watching."

"A free press is the cornerstone of a free society."

"The best stories are often found in the smallest details."

"Fear is the enemy of truth-telling."