Character Quote by Tony Dungy
“Stubbornness is a virtue if you are right.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Forum, 2015
Stubbornness can be positive when it upholds truth, but only if it aligns with moral correctness.
In simple terms: Being stubborn is good when right.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm on truth, but stay open to correction.
Themes
integrity
confidence
leadership
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team decision making
- policy advocacy
- personal negotiations
Key Concepts
principled perseverance
ethical conviction
Questions to Reflect On
- When does firmness become rigidity?
- How to balance conviction with humility?
A Different Perspective
Blind stubbornness can ignore better alternatives.
