Journalism is not a precise science, it's a crude art
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If you're in Journalism and you're looking for friends, you should get a dog.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Journalism can be a lonely profession, and friendships may be scarce in it.
Dan Rather's quote humorously suggests that journalism is a demanding field that often requires prioritizing work over personal relationships. The implication is that one may find more loyalty and companionship in a pet than in the competitive and sometimes harsh world of journalism.
Themes
JournalismFriendsHumorLonelinessWork
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote at a journalism seminar to lighten the mood.
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