"I would say that the war correspondent gets more drinks, more girls, better pay, and greater freedom than the soldier, but at this stage of the game, having the freedom to choose his spot and being allowed to be a coward and not be executed for it is his torture"
- Robert Capa
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Capa speaks to the special experience of a war correspondent. On the surface area, it might appear that a war correspondent has a more desirable job than a soldier, with more flexibility, better pay, and more social opportunities. Nevertheless, Capa recommends that this freedom can be a type of abuse for the war correspondent. The war correspondent has the ability to select where they go and when, however this also implies they are able to select when to be a coward and not deal with the same effects as a soldier. This liberty of choice can be a concern, as the war reporter is constantly faced with the decision of whether to remain and face risk or to flee. Ultimately, Capa suggests that the war correspondent's flexibility is a double-edged sword, and can be a source of both enjoyment and pain.
This quote is written / told by Robert Capa between October 22, 1913 and May 25, 1954. He/she was a famous Photographer from USA.
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