Admirable Quote by Robert Audi
“One may have a right to be unconventional and even eccentric, so long as one is fully competent and a decent person; but one's ideal as a professor should be to conduct oneself as an admirable human being: just, kind, tolerant, competent, committed, and good-humored.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Philosophy, Robert Audi, 2005
Competence and decency are essential for unconventional thinkers, especially educators, who should embody justice, kindness, tolerance, commitment, and humor.
In simple terms: Professors should be competent, decent, and admirable despite eccentricity.
Key Takeaway
Aim to be both innovative and ethically exemplary.
Themes
ethics
education
individuality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- academic settings
- creative industries
- leadership roles
Key Concepts
philosophy
professionalism
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you model kindness while being unconventional?
- What limits eccentricity in professional contexts?
A Different Perspective
Balancing eccentricity with competence can be socially challenging.
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