The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.
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All of us are experts at practicing virtue at a distance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People often find it easy to endorse virtuous behavior without actively engaging in it.
This quote by Theodore Hesburgh highlights the tendency of individuals to commend virtue from afar while neglecting to embody those virtues in their own lives. It suggests that the true test of virtue lies not in mere approval of good actions but in the courage to practice them in everyday situations, especially when faced with personal challenges.
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VirtuePracticeDistanceActionsCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion on ethics during a philosophy class.
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