Compassion Quote by Michael E. DeBakey
“Real success requires respect for and faithfulness to the highest human values-honesty, integrity, self-discipline, dignity, compassion, humility, courage, personal responsibility, courtesy, and human service.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Medical Ethics Lecture, 1978
True success is built on core human virtues like honesty, integrity, and compassion, which guide responsible action.
In simple terms: Success rests on core virtues.
Key Takeaway
Live by ethical principles.
Themes
ethics
leadership
integrity
compassion
Mood
respectful
inspirational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- medicine
- business
- public service
- education
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
humanism
professionalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Which virtue is most challenging to uphold?
- How can organizations foster these values?
A Different Perspective
Virtues alone may not guarantee success.
