Faults Quote by Dag Hammarskjold
“Set-backs in efforts to implement an ideal do not prove that the ideal is wrong...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1961
Setbacks in pursuing an ideal do not invalidate the ideal itself, only the approach may need adjustment.
In simple terms: Setbacks don’t disprove the ideal.
Key Takeaway
Persist, refine tactics.
Themes
perseverance
idealism
resilience
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- social movements
- personal goals
- project management
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can setbacks inform better strategies?
- When is it wise to abandon an ideal?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can blind to practical constraints.
