Emotions get in the way but they don't pay me to start crying at the loss of 269 lives. They pay me to put some perspective on the situation.
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Aspire to decency. Practice civility toward one another. Admire and emulate ethical behavior wherever you find it. Apply a rigid standard of morality to your lives; and if, periodically, you fail as you surely will adjust your lives, not the standards.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote encourages individuals to uphold high moral standards and practice civility, even amidst failures.
Ted Koppel emphasizes the importance of maintaining a standard of decency and ethical behavior in life. He acknowledges that while we may fail to live up to these standards at times, the solution is to adjust our actions rather than compromise our moral values. This message encourages a commitment to civility and integrity in our interactions with others.
Themes
DecencyCivilityMoralityEthical BehaviorStandards
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of ethics in the workplace.
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