Bother Quote by Laura Schlessinger
“It takes courage to have a conscience when you seem to see others getting something tangible out of not bothering to struggle with the morality of a situation. It gets frustrating and demoralizing. This is precisely where character comes in. All throughout history special people have felt compelled to do what they objectively saw as right and good - even in the face of humiliation or rejection or expulsion or torture or death. That is because they believed that certain ideas were more important than individual well-being.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on moral courage, 2010
Standing up for what is right can be isolating and demoralizing, yet it builds character and societal progress.
In simple terms: Doing right is hard but builds character.
Key Takeaway
Choose principle over comfort.
Themes
courage
morality
character
social responsibility
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- whistleblowing
- civil rights movements
- personal ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethical integrity
altruism
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your toughest decisions?
- How can you support others facing similar moral challenges?
A Different Perspective
May lead to personal sacrifice or social ostracism.
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