Having traveled to parts of the world where war has done its usual nasty work on people's lives, I have come to develop a particular hatred for the shape, the look, the sound of the AK-47.
Abigail DisneyRead
The greater good is achieved by not only telling people what they need to know, but also filling them with a sense of empathy and love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True leadership involves nurturing empathy and compassion alongside sharing knowledge.
Abigail Disney's quote emphasizes the importance of combining knowledge with emotional intelligence in leadership. It suggests that while it is necessary to inform others, fostering empathy and love is equally crucial for achieving a greater, more collective good.
Themes
EmpathyLoveLeadershipGreater GoodKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, this quote can highlight the importance of compassion.
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When men talk about war, the stories and terminology vary - it's this battle, these weapons, this terrain. But no matter where you go in the world, women use the same language to speak of war. They speak of fire, they speak of death, and they speak of starvation.
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