The action we take and the decisions we make in this decade will have consequences far into this century. If America shows weakness and uncertainty, the world will drift toward tragedy. That will not happen on my watch.
George W. BushRead
Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of civility and moral character in fulfilling a nation's promise.
In this quote, George W. Bush highlights the essential values that individuals and leaders should embody to uphold the ideals of a nation. He advocates for a commitment to civility, courage, compassion, and character as fundamental attributes for creating a better society, suggesting that these virtues can help bridge divides and fulfill the promises of democracy and community.
Themes
CivilityCourageCompassionCharacterCommitmentLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might say, 'As George W. Bush once stated, we must embrace civility and compassion in our efforts to serve others.'
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