Better place Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
““It is not enough just to be good. We must be good for something. We must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for our presence. And the good that is in us must be spread to others. This is the measure of our civility.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1995
Goodness must be purposeful; contributing positively to society defines true civility.
In simple terms: Be good for a reason, not just good.
Key Takeaway
Act with purpose to improve the world.
Themes
morality
service
purpose
community
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- leadership
- education
- family life
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
civic duty
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn kindness into tangible impact?
- What causes align with your values?
A Different Perspective
Good intentions without action are empty.
![“We have learned to say that the good must be extended to all of society before it can be held secure by any one person or any one class. But we have not yet learned to add to that statement, that unless all [people] and all classes contribute to a good, we cannot even be sure that it is worth…” quote by Jane Addams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/072/jane-addams-6111_add_we-have-learned-to-say-that-the-good-mus_1740252.jpg)
