Good Quote by Samuel Adams
“There is a solid satisfaction in one's having and being conscious that he merits the good opinion of men of true discernment and real worth. But to have a name among the weak and the wicked is shame and reproach.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Letters to the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, 1775
True honor comes from earning respect of discerning, virtuous people, not from the approval of the immoral.
In simple terms: Earn respect from the worthy, not the wicked.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate integrity and seek noble peers.
Themes
integrity
reputation
virtue
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- public service
- community building
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
social ethics
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are your true mentors?
- How do you differentiate genuine praise from flattery?
A Different Perspective
Respect from the unworthy can be misleading.
