Ashamed Quote by John Ashcroft
“Frankly, the president, during the first opportunity I had to be in a Cabinet meeting, before we started the meeting, he said, Folks, before we begin this meeting, I'm going to call on General Ashcroft and ask him invite the wisdom and presence of God in what we do. And I thought to myself how ashamed I'd been that so many times in my life I had entered upon great important tasks and I had cheated myself and those that I had served of a blessing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Cabinet Meeting Opening, United States, 2005
A leader calls for divine guidance before a meeting, prompting personal reflection on missed blessings and humility.
In simple terms: Invoking prayer before work.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and gratitude in leadership.
Themes
leadership
faith
humility
Mood
solemn
thoughtful
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- government meetings
- policy decisions
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
spirituality
ethics
public service
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith influence your decision‑making?
- What non‑religious practices can foster humility?
A Different Perspective
May not resonate with secular audiences.
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