The power of journalism lies not in its ability to persuade,... - Marie Colvin

"The power of journalism lies not in its ability to persuade, but to illuminate."

Marie Colvin Truth

War Correspondent American 1956–2012

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"I'm addicted to adrenaline. There's no drug like it."

"Covering a war means going to places torn by chaos, destruction, and death."

"If you don't cover these stories, the people who suffer the most are forgotten."

"War is not just a guy thing."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."