Media people should have long noses like an elephant to smell out politicians, mayors, prime ministers and businessmen. We need to know the reality, the good and the bad, not just the appearance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Journalists should dig deep to find the truth about leaders. They should report reality, not just appearances.
- In plain terms
- Reporters should find the truth, not just what things look like.
- What can you take from it?
- Investigate deeply to reveal the full reality of leaders.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stories do people avoid?
- How do you verify news?
Another view
Deep investigation can be dangerous or restricted in some places.
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