Communication Quote by Thomas Hughes
““We listened, as all boys in their better moods will listen (ay, and men too for the matter of that), to a man whom we felt to be, with all his heart and soul and strength, striving against whatever was mean and unmanly and unrighteous in our little world. It was not the cold, clear voice of one giving advice and warning from serene heights to those who were struggling and sinning below, but the warm, living voice of one who was fighting for us and by our sides, and calling on us to help him and ourselves and one another.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Tom Brown's School Days by Thomas Hughes, 1857
The speaker describes a mentor who shares their struggles, offering solidarity rather than distant counsel, inspiring collective effort against injustice.
In simple terms: A mentor who fights alongside us, not from above.
Key Takeaway
Seek allies who act with you.
Themes
mentorship
solidarity
justice
collective action
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
narrative
motivational
When to use this quote
- school life
- social activism
- community building
Key Concepts
Empathy
shared struggle
oral courage
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support a mentor in their fight?
- What does shared struggle teach you about leadership?
A Different Perspective
Such leaders may lack experience or authority.
