Future generations will judge us _x000D_ not by what we say, but what we do.
Ellen Johnson SirleafRead
I work hard, I work late, I have nothing on my conscience. When I go to bed, I sleep.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hard work and integrity lead to peace of mind and restful sleep.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's quote emphasizes the importance of diligence and moral clarity in one's work ethic. It suggests that by committing oneself to hard work and ensuring that one acts with integrity, a person can find contentment and restful sleep, free from guilt or regret about their actions.
Themes
Hard WorkIntegrityPeace Of MindSuccessRestfulness
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to inspire employees to maintain a strong work ethic.
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The people of Liberia know what it means to be deprived of clean water, but we also know what it means to see our children to begin to smile again with a restoration of hope and faith in the future.
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I would like to make sure, first of all, that our women in the informal sector - I mean, these are the farmers and the traders; many of them are not educated, many of them lacking literacy - be able to give them better working conditions. And we've done a lot to be able to achieve that.
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As more men become more educated and women get educated, the value system has to be more enhanced and the respect for human dignity and human life is made better.
Ellen Johnson SirleafRead
My calling was first of all to ensure there was peace in the country, because we could easily have gone back to war. In the midst of the country, there were still warlords; there were many child soldiers who had never gone to school - they were part of the social setting - compromises had to be made.
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