A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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It is not your business to succeed, but to do right. When you have done so the rest lies with god.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on doing the right thing rather than solely on achieving success.
This quote by C. S. Lewis emphasizes the importance of moral integrity over personal ambition. It suggests that one should prioritize ethical actions and decisions, trusting that the outcome will ultimately be managed by a higher power, thereby relieving oneself of the burden of worrying only about success.
Themes
IntegrityEthicsSuccessTrustFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on leadership, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of ethical leadership.
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