Critical Quote by William J. Clinton
“constituted a critical lapse in judgement and a personal failure on my part for which I am solely responsable”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the 1998 State of the Union, 1998
Acknowledges a serious personal mistake and accepts full responsibility.
In simple terms: Admits a big error and owns it.
Own your mistakes fully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political career
- personal crisis
- public apology
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does taking full blame affect trust?
- When is it appropriate to share responsibility?
Responsibility can be shared; context may mitigate blame.