Marie Colvin

"The stories I tell change me more than they change the world."

"I believe that journalism is a calling, not just a career."

"You have to be willing to go to uncomfortable places to find the truth."

"The best journalists are the ones who refuse to look away."

"I've learned that the human capacity for compassion is limitless."

"The truth is beautiful, even when it's ugly."

"You have to maintain your humanity in the most inhumane situations."

"I believe in the power of a witness to change history."

"The world is full of people doing remarkable things in impossible situations."

"You can't be a war correspondent and be neutral."

"I think the most important question is: why did this happen?"

"You have to love the people you cover to tell their stories right."

"The truth is never as simple as it seems."

"I believe that every story matters, no matter how small."

"You can't understand the world without understanding its pain."

"The best part of my job is meeting people who inspire me."

"I've learned that strength comes from vulnerability."

"The truth will find a way out, no matter how hard people try to hide it."

"You have to believe in something bigger than yourself."

"I think the mark of a good journalist is someone who cares."

"You can't tell a story without respecting your subject."

"The world needs more people willing to bear witness."

"I believe that my work is my purpose."

"You have to keep showing up, even when it's hard."

"The stories that matter most are the ones that cost you something."

"I think the future belongs to those willing to fight for it."

"You can't change the world, but you can change how people see it."

"The best part of being a journalist is knowing you did something that mattered."

"I've learned that hope is not naive; it's necessary."

"You have to be willing to be uncomfortable to tell the truth."