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If you don't stick to your values when they're being tested, they're not values: they're hobbies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True values are only proven in challenging situations; otherwise, they are mere interests.
This quote by Jon Stewart emphasizes the importance of adhering to one's values, especially during difficult or testing times. It suggests that if we abandon our core beliefs when faced with adversity, those beliefs were not truly held but rather casual interests, highlighting the need for integrity and consistency in our principles.
Themes
ValuesIntegrityPrinciplesTestingBeliefs
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a team-building workshop to emphasize the importance of core values.
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