Behavior Quote by Lucille Kallen
“Monstrous behavior is the order of the day. I'll tell you when to be shocked. When something human and decent happens!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown political rally, 1990s
Criticizing societal decay, urging attention to moments of decency as rare and shocking.
In simple terms: Bad behavior is common; good deeds are shocking.
Value and amplify acts of kindness.
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When to use this quote
- community meetings
- media commentary
- teaching ethics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small act of decency can you model today?
- How can we shift focus from shock to consistency?
Focusing only on negativity can overlook systemic causes.