Appeals Quote by Harold Stassen
“There will be selfishness and greed and corruption and narrowness and intolerance in the world tomorrow and tomorrow's tomorrow. But pray God we may have the courage and the wisdom and the vision to raise a definite standard that will appeal to the best that is in man, and then strive mightily toward that goal.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Post‑War Vision, 1947
Future will bring selfishness, but we should aim for higher moral standards through courage, wisdom, and vision.
In simple terms: World may be selfish; aim for higher standards with courage and wisdom.
Key Takeaway
Strive for moral excellence despite societal flaws.
Themes
ethics
leadership
hope
vision
courage
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- Community building
- policy making
- education reform
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
social reform
spiritual aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete steps can raise societal standards?
- How can we nurture courage and wisdom in leaders?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can clash with entrenched self‑interest.
