Confidence... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Confidence in institutions or individuals relies on moral integrity and the fulfillment of duties.
- In plain terms
- Trust needs honesty and keeping promises to survive.
- What can you take from it?
- Integrity is the foundation of trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What erodes confidence in your community?
Another view
It idealizes human behavior which does not always align with reality.
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