Feels Quote by Henry Hampton
“What drives people to public service is a sense of possibility. If you haven't sensed that possibility you don't get started in the same way, you don't feel you can have an impact.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Long Walk of the Civil Rights Movement, Henry Hampton, 1990
Public service stems from believing in potential and impact; without that belief, motivation wanes.
In simple terms: Belief in possibility fuels service.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a vision of impact.
Themes
service
motivation
belief
impact
potential
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- political campaigns
- nonprofit work
- volunteering
Key Concepts
civic engagement
psychology of altruism
self-efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What possibility could you imagine for yourself?
- How does belief shape action?
A Different Perspective
If one doubts their influence, they may never start.
