Thursday, October 30, 2008

Truth

I am a recent graduate from LSU. My career ambition is to work for the New York Times but in the meantime I am working at a small newspaper in LA.

Nowadays, anyone who wishes to combat lies and ignorance and to write the truth must overcome several difficulties. He must have the courage to write the truth when truth is everywhere opposed; the keenness to recognize it, although it is everywhere concealed; the skill to manipulate it as a weapon; the judgment to select those in whose hands it will be effective; and the cunning to spread the truth among such persons.

Writing is about diving into the unknown. Your writing, if you let it, will lead you to new places deep inside yourself.

As a citizen I must ask: What is true? What is False?

As a writer I must find out: What is true? What is False?

4 comments:

pdubois8 said...

really like your last 2 lines.

ripple_in_water said...

I am not a grad of mercy but I love there vision and purpose. What they are doing is my heart and passion! I also do not know anyone that has graduated. sorry couldnt help.

Megan said...

How are you connected with Mercy ministries? Yes, Starbucks is a great place to work!!

Megan said...

I love this picture of truth. It is risky to present the truth, especially when it is not popular. The light shines on in the darkness, however, because the darkness has never overpowered it.