Democracy Quote by Scott Pelley
“You have to be a political leader, willing to lose an election if you want to do what's right.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 60 Minutes, 2012
A true leader prioritizes principle over personal ambition, accepting possible defeat to uphold what is right.
In simple terms: Leaders should value right over winning.
Put principle before personal gain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaigns
- policy decisions
- activism
- government negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice for principle?
- How do you balance duty and personal risk?
Compromise may be necessary; not all right actions win votes.