Ends Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Greatness and goodness are not means, but ends.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", 1798
True greatness lies in moral goodness, not in means or achievements.
In simple terms: Greatness is moral, not instrumental.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate goodness as the ultimate goal.
Themes
ethics
purpose
virtue
humanity
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- leadership
- public service
- personal growth
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
teleology
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true goodness?
- How do you measure moral success?
A Different Perspective
Means can also be noble.
