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Civility Quote by Henry Rollins

“When you're going into an employment environment that looks pretty scary, it is easy to lose your moral compass, your decency, your sense of civility and your sense of community.” quote by Henry Rollins
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“When you're going into an employment environment that looks pretty scary, it is easy to lose your moral compass, your decency, your sense of civility and your sense of community.”

Henry Rollins

About This Quote

Source Interview: "Rollins on Life", 2015

In intimidating workplaces, moral values can erode, risking loss of decency, civility, and community.

In simple terms: Scary jobs can erode morals.

Key Takeaway

Maintain personal ethics despite external pressures.

Themes

ethics workplace culture community

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • team leadership
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

moral philosophy organizational behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you preserve civility under pressure?
  • What safeguards can you create for your moral compass?
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