Attainment Quote by Cordell Hull
“I fully realize that the new organization is a human rather than a perfect instrumentality for the attainment of its great objective. As time goes on it will, I am sure, be improved.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1945
Institutions are imperfect tools; they evolve and improve over time toward lofty goals.
In simple terms: Organizations are imperfect but can improve.
Key Takeaway
Support continual improvement of institutions.
Themes
politics
institutional design
optimism
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- organizational development
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
human imperfection
goal‑orientation
progress
Questions to Reflect On
- What improvements can you suggest?
- How do you balance idealism with realism?
A Different Perspective
Expecting perfection can stall progress.
