Scott Pelley

News Anchor American Born 1957 (age 69)

CBS correspondent known for international conflict reporting.

388 quotes

"We are shaped not just by what we experience, but by what we choose to remember."
"Integrity is not negotiable, regardless of the cost."
Courage
"The stories we tell define who we are as a society."
History
"Fear should never dictate editorial decisions."
Fear
"Transparency in media means acknowledging our own biases and limitations."
Truth
"The most dangerous moment is when we stop questioning."
Wisdom
"Great journalism requires both rigor and compassion."
Kindness
"We cannot report fairly on a world we do not understand."
Education
"Truth has a peculiar way of emerging, even when we try to suppress it."
Truth
"The deadline is sacred, but accuracy is more sacred."
Work
"Citizens deserve journalists who are as curious about themselves as about their subjects."
"In the age of misinformation, verification is a form of resistance."
Courage
"The camera lens can reveal truth, but it can also distort it."
Art
"Our responsibility extends beyond reporting; we must help people understand."
Education
"A reporter's greatest asset is not intelligence but empathy."
Kindness
"The public's right to know is not just a catchphrase; it is fundamental."
Freedom
"We live in an age where speed often trumps accuracy, and that is dangerous."
Wisdom
"The stories that matter most are often the ones no one wants to tell."
Courage
"Journalism is not about being popular; it is about being honest."
Truth
"The power of narrative can build a nation or destroy one."
Power
"We owe it to future generations to document this moment truthfully."
History
"A reporter who loses credibility loses everything."
"The world is complex, and our reporting should reflect that complexity."
Wisdom
"In times of crisis, accurate information is as vital as water and food."
Hope
"We are all biased, but we can work to overcome our biases."
Philosophy
"The pursuit of a story can lead us to unexpected truths about ourselves."
"Television has the power to create empathy across great distances."
Art
"Every question we ask should have a purpose and a reason."
Wisdom
"The archive of journalism is the archive of history."
History
"Good reporting requires patience and a willingness to wait for the full story."
Patience