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“Rise above principal and do what's right.” quote by Joseph Heller
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“Rise above principal and do what's right.”

Joseph Heller

About This Quote

Source Novel: Catch-22, 1961

Prioritize moral integrity over personal ambition or authority.

In simple terms: Rise above self-interest, do what’s right.

Key Takeaway

Choose ethical actions over personal gain.

Themes

ethics integrity leadership principles

Mood

critical inspirational

Type

literary ethical

When to use this quote

  • workplace decisions
  • political leadership
  • personal dilemmas

Key Concepts

moral philosophy psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “right” mean in your context?
  • When have you chosen principle over profit?
A Different Perspective

Might conflict with self-preservation instincts.

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