Be good Quote by Jesse Robredo
“It's not enough for an official to be good. There has to be a system that forces them to be good.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Service Reform Address, Philippines, 2010
Good officials need systemic checks, not just personal virtue, to ensure integrity.
In simple terms: Systems must enforce good behavior.
Key Takeaway
Build accountability structures.
Themes
governance
ethics
accountability
Mood
serious
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government hiring
- policy enforcement
- anti‑corruption programs
Key Concepts
public administration
institutional design
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms best ensure integrity?
- How can we balance trust and oversight?
A Different Perspective
Systems can be bureaucratic and slow.
