I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.
Margaret Chase SmithRead
Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods
Interpretation
What this quote means
Greatness involves integrity and ethical considerations, not just a focus on outcomes.
This quote emphasizes that true greatness is not merely about achieving results by any means necessary. It critiques the philosophy of unlimited pragmatism that disregards ethical standards and moral principles in the pursuit of goals, suggesting that a genuine sense of greatness must also include a commitment to what is right and just.
Themes
GreatnessEthicsIntegrityPragmatismMeansEnds
In practice
Example use cases
In a leadership seminar, to discuss the importance of ethics in achieving true greatness.
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