Being a good person Quote by David Tennant
“There's a morality... I think there's a moral compass but whether that comes from religion or just from being a good person, and where one starts and the other begins... I'm a good person, I hope. But I'm never as good as I want to be, never as nice as I want to be, never as generous as I want to be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2018
He believes in an innate moral compass, whether religious or secular, but acknowledges personal shortcomings in kindness and generosity.
In simple terms: He has a moral sense but isn’t perfect.
Strive to improve moral behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- volunteering
- self‑reflection
- mentoring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can you take to be kinder today?
- How do you measure personal growth?
Perfection is unattainable; progress is gradual.