It is no credit to me to do right. I am never under any…
“It is no credit to me to do right. I am never under any temptation to do wrong!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Moral integrity is demonstrated by consistently choosing right over wrong, not by occasional virtue.
In simple terms: Integrity is constant, not occasional
Key Takeaway
True virtue resists temptation
Themes
ethics
integrity
virtue
self‑control
leadership
Mood
principled
serious
Type
political
didactic
When to use this quote
- ethical decision‑making training
- leadership development
- character education
Key Concepts
moral consistency
personal responsibility
Practical Applications
- corporate ethics programs
- public speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it possible to be tempted yet never act on it?
- How does society measure moral credit?