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“Hope is a moral choice.” quote by Jim Yong Kim
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“Hope is a moral choice.”

Jim Yong Kim

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Source Speech: World Bank Annual Meeting, 2015

Choosing hope is an ethical decision to act positively despite uncertainty.

In simple terms: Hope is a moral choice.

Key Takeaway

Choose hope, act ethically.

Themes

ethics optimism decision making

Mood

inspired reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • policy making
  • personal resilience

Key Concepts

moral philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does hope influence your choices?
  • When is hope insufficient?
A Different Perspective

Hope may be unrealistic in dire circumstances.

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