Be good Quote by Andy Rooney
“Most of the people in the world are good and decent if you give them a chance to be ...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, Andy Rooney, 1990s
Most people are inherently good when given opportunity and trust.
In simple terms: People are decent if given a chance.
Key Takeaway
Treat others with fairness and openness.
Themes
trust
human nature
kindness
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- community building
- education
- volunteering
Key Concepts
morality
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we create environments that reveal people's goodness?
- What barriers prevent people from showing decency?
A Different Perspective
Assumes everyone will act well when given chance, which may not hold.
