Change Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“I will do what I think is right and when I discover that it is wrong, I will change it.”
About This Quote
Commitment to doing what’s right includes willingness to change when proven wrong.
In simple terms: Do right, adjust if wrong.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to correction and act ethically.
Themes
ethics
growth
leadership
Mood
reflective
principled
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy decisions
- personal relationships
- public statements
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
self‑correction
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you last revise a belief?
- How do you balance conviction with flexibility?
A Different Perspective
Changing stance can be seen as indecisiveness.
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