Skip to content

I'm just saying we can all work on our manners. We can say…

“I'm just saying we can all work on our manners. We can say please and thank you. We can be punctual. We can just be nicer to one another. It's something we have in our power to do. It reminds me of that Margaret Mead quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can…” quote by Ellen DeGeneres
Download Open image
“I'm just saying we can all work on our manners. We can say please and thank you. We can be punctual. We can just be nicer to one another. It's something we have in our power to do. It reminds me of that Margaret Mead quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

Ellen DeGeneres

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Polite, considerate behavior is within everyone’s power and can collectively improve society.

In simple terms: Good manners are powerful and doable.

Key Takeaway

Practice courtesy, inspire change.

Themes

manners community social change

Mood

optimistic encouraging

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • everyday interactions
  • public service

Key Concepts

civility social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small habit can you start today?
  • How does collective courtesy impact society?
A Different Perspective

Changing the world requires systemic effort beyond etiquette.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Ellen DeGeneres

Explore all 450 Ellen DeGeneres quotes

More Change the world quotes

Browse all 2,043 Change the world quotes