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“What then are doing if not creating a better place together? I think, for me the key has to be, what do I want to create? What is it I want to leave behind?” quote by Alan Alda
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“What then are doing if not creating a better place together? I think, for me the key has to be, what do I want to create? What is it I want to leave behind?”

Alan Alda

About This Quote

Source Interview: Talk Show, 2015

Creating a better world starts with personal vision; ask what you want to leave behind and build toward it.

In simple terms: Ask what you want to create and leave behind.

Key Takeaway

Define personal legacy and act on it.

Themes

legacy creativity purpose collaboration vision

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • community projects
  • artistic endeavors
  • family life

Key Concepts

self‑reflection future planning collective good

Questions to Reflect On

  • What legacy do you want to leave?
  • How can you align personal goals with community needs?
A Different Perspective

Personal visions may clash with societal constraints.

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