Believe Quote by Elliot Richardson
“If there are flaws they are in ourselves, and our task therefore must be one not of redesign but of renewal and reaffirmation, especially of the standards in which all of us believe.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the National Conference on Ethics, 1975
We must improve ourselves rather than trying to change others, reaffirming shared values.
In simple terms: Improve yourself, uphold shared standards.
Key Takeaway
Focus on personal renewal.
Themes
self-improvement
ethics
values
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership training
- community building
- policy development
Key Concepts
renewal
affirmation
standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model the standards you expect?
- What personal habits need renewal?
A Different Perspective
Changing others is often unrealistic and can cause conflict.
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