Capable Quote by Mairead Corrigan
“We frail humans are at one time capable of the greatest good and, at the same time, capable of the greatest evil. Change will only come about when each of us takes up the daily struggle ourselves to be more forgiving, compassionate, loving, and above all joyful in the knowledge that, by some miracle of grace, we can change as those around us can change too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Acceptance Speech, Nobel Peace Prize, 1976
Human nature holds both extreme virtue and vice; personal transformation requires daily practice of forgiveness, compassion, love, and joy, influencing others similarly.
In simple terms: People can be both good and evil; daily practice of positive traits can inspire change in others.
Key Takeaway
Practice daily kindness to inspire collective change.
Themes
humanity
growth
empathy
joy
forgiveness
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- community building
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- education
Key Concepts
dual nature
moral psychology
social contagion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embed forgiveness into daily routines?
- What joy can you share to affect others?
A Different Perspective
Change is limited if effort is inconsistent or self‑centered.
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