Quote by Rudolf Augstein on Journalists’ Motivation

„A passionate journalist can hardly write an article without subconsciously wanting to change reality.“

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German journalist, publisher, and publicist; founder of the news magazine "Der Spiegel".

This quote highlights the inner motivation of journalists to influence reality through their work.


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Rudolf Augstein (1923–2002) was an influential German journalist, publisher, and publicist. In 1947, he founded the news magazine Der Spiegel, which became one of the most significant media outlets in Germany with an important role in political reporting.

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