A troubled and afflicted mankind looks to us, pleading for us to keep our rendezvous with destiny; that we will uphold the principles of self-reliance, self-discipline, morality, and, above all, responsible liberty for every individual that we will become that shining city on a hill.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reagan calls on leaders to uphold individual freedom and moral responsibility to guide humanity.
- In plain terms
- We must lead by example with strong values and liberty.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership requires moral commitment to individual rights.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What principles should guide national destiny?
- How do you define a shining city on a hill?
Another view
It assumes a universal agreement on what constitutes morality.
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