We hear a lot of talk these days about teaching values in…
“We hear a lot of talk these days about teaching values in higher education. Frankly, I am not sure this can be accomplished through a separate course in morality or ethics. I am convinced, however, that values are sustained on campus by the honesty of our words, and by the confidence we have in the words of others.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Values are best cultivated through everyday honesty and mutual trust rather than isolated ethics courses.
In simple terms: Values grow through honest interaction.
Foster honesty and trust on campus.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- student life
- faculty development
- policy making
- peer mentorship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can daily honesty be measured?
- What barriers exist to trust building?
Changing culture is slow and may face institutional inertia.