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“I step through the door anyway, knowing that the hard thing and the right thing are usually the same thing.” quote by Matthew Dicks
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““I step through the door anyway, knowing that the hard thing and the right thing are usually the same thing.””

Matthew Dicks

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks, 2015

Doing what is right often feels difficult, yet that difficulty signals moral importance.

In simple terms: Right actions are often hard.

Key Takeaway

Embrace discomfort when choosing ethics.

Themes

ethics courage integrity

Mood

determined reflective

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal dilemmas
  • leadership decisions
  • social activism

Key Concepts

moral psychology decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hard right‑thing have you avoided?
  • How can you prepare for moral discomfort?
A Different Perspective

Hard choices can cause burnout if not balanced.

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