Choice Quote by Mikhail S. Gorbachev
““I have long ago made a final and irrevocable decision. Nothing and no one, no pressure, cither from the right or from the left, will make me abandon the positions of perestroika and new thinking. I do not intend to change my views or convictions. My choice is a final one.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gorbachev Conference, Moscow, 1990
He affirms an unshakable commitment to reform, refusing external pressure to alter his stance on perestroika and new thinking.
In simple terms: He will not change his reform views despite pressure.
Stand firm in your convictions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- international negotiations
- public statements
- party meetings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance conviction with adaptability?
- When is compromise necessary?
Rigid stance may limit flexibility in changing circumstances.