John smith Quote by Menzies Campbell
“It can fairly be said of John Smith that he had all the virtues of a Scottish presbyterian, but none of the vices.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary Record, 2005
John Smith embodied virtue without vice, an ideal moral balance.
In simple terms: He was virtuous, lacking flaws.
Aim for ethical integrity.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- public service
- role modeling
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is flawless virtue attainable?
- How do we handle human flaws?
Perfection is unrealistic.