Civility Quote by David Brooks
“Civility is the natural state for people who know how limited their own individual powers are and know, too, that they need the conversation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Road to Character, 2015
People who recognize their limited power and need for dialogue naturally act with civility.
In simple terms: Civility comes from humility and dialogue.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and engage in conversation.
Themes
civility
humility
communication
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- public debates
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
social psychology
ethical behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility foster civil discourse?
- When does civility become complacency?
A Different Perspective
Civility may be challenged by entrenched power structures.
![“Civility must be a natural thing; all the rest is considered etiquette. The path of moksha [ultimate liberation] means there must be simplicity. There should be no ‘ghosts of etiquette’ there.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/621/dada-bhagwan-31_civility_civility-must-be-a-natural-thing-all-the_2951334.jpg)
