Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: Jefferson Smith
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jefferson Smith stands up for his ideals against corruption, showing that integrity can overcome powerful opposition.
- In plain terms
- A young man fights for what is right despite facing a corrupt system.
- What can you take from it?
- Stand firm in your principles even when the odds are against you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you stood up for your beliefs?
- What keeps you going when others oppose you?
Another view
It oversimplifies the difficulty of changing entrenched systems.
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