Being true Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“I shall do less whenever I shall believe what I am doing hurts the cause and I shall do more whenever I shall believe doing more will help the cause. I shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors and I shall adopt new views so fast as they shall appear to be true views.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Republican National Convention, 1860
Advocates adjusting actions based on their impact on a cause, correcting mistakes, and adopting true ideas quickly.
In simple terms: Change actions to help the cause, fix errors, and accept true ideas.
Key Takeaway
Act responsibly and stay adaptable.
Themes
integrity
adaptability
principles
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- activism
- organizational change
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
ethical reasoning
critical thinking
open-mindedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance swift adoption of new ideas with thorough verification?
A Different Perspective
May cause personal bias hinder objective assessment of what helps the cause?
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