Together we must rise to ever higher and higher platitudes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker calls for collective elevation of high-minded but potentially empty statements.
- In plain terms
- We should aim for higher ideals together.
- What can you take from it?
- Aspiration to higher principles is a collective duty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are platitudes useful for change?
Another view
Platitudes may sound good but lack actionable substance.
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