Fight Quote by James Wolfensohn
“If you enter the World Bank office in Washington, D.C., you will see written on the left wall, 'The purpose of the World Bank is to fight poverty with passion.' I had it put up there because I wanted something that unites us as an institution.”
About This Quote
Source Institutional: World Bank Headquarters, Washington D.C., 2005
The quote emphasizes the Bank’s mission to combat poverty with passion, serving as a unifying rallying cry for staff.
In simple terms: World Bank’s mission is to fight poverty passionately.
Key Takeaway
Align work with purpose and passion.
Themes
mission
purpose
social impact
Mood
inspirational
visionary
Type
institutional
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- annual reports
- strategic planning
- public outreach
Key Concepts
development economics
organizational culture
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can staff embody this purpose daily?
- What actions translate passion into measurable impact?
A Different Perspective
Passion alone cannot solve systemic poverty without resources.
