Standards Quote by Walter Annenberg
“What matters is that you are doing what you think is right based on the standards which you hold.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, University of Southern California, 1998
Ethical action depends on personal standards; doing what feels right aligns with one's values.
In simple terms: Follow your own standards.
Key Takeaway
Act according to personal ethics.
Themes
ethics
personal standards
decision making
integrity
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- volunteering
- daily decisions
- leadership dilemmas
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
self‑guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards guide your toughest choices?
- How do you resolve conflicting values?
A Different Perspective
Standards can be ambiguous or conflict with laws.
