The worst of our institutions, in its worst aspect, cannot keep down energy, truthfulness, and earnest struggle for the right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even flawed systems cannot suppress human drive, honesty, and the pursuit of justice.
- In plain terms
- Bad systems can't stop good people from trying to do the right thing.
- What can you take from it?
- Human integrity persists despite institutional failure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you persisted despite rules?
- Can systems truly crush spirit?
Another view
It assumes energy and truthfulness always prevail eventually.
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