Basic principles Quote by Theodore Hesburgh
“My basic principle is that you don't make decisions because they are cheap; you make them because they're right.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: University Governance Address, 1970
Decisions should be guided by principle, not cost; ethical correctness outweighs financial convenience.
In simple terms: Choose what’s right, not what’s cheap.
Prioritize ethical correctness over cost.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget meetings
- policy formulation
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does cost justify compromising principle?
- How to reconcile budget limits with ethical standards?
Cost constraints often force compromises, limiting ideal outcomes.