Altruism Quote by Gudjon Bergmann
““At the end of the day, developing goodness comes down to a simple question: Will this emotion, thought or action, increase or decrease my capacity for goodness?””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Moral Psychology, Gudjon Bergmann, 2015
Goodness is measured by whether emotions, thoughts, or actions expand or contract one’s capacity for moral behavior.
In simple terms: Do actions increase or decrease your moral capacity?
Key Takeaway
Choose actions that grow moral capacity.
Themes
morality
self‑assessment
psychology
ethics
growth
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- Decision making
- conflict resolution
- personal development
- leadership
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
behavioral science
self‑improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate the moral impact of a decision?
- What habits increase your capacity for goodness?
A Different Perspective
Complex situations may blur clear moral impact.
