"Even a purely moral act that has no hope of any immediate and visible political effect can gradually and indirectly, over time, gain in political significance"
- Vaclav Havel
About this Quote
This quote by Vaclav Havel speaks to the power of moral action, also when it might not have an immediate or visible political impact. Havel suggests that also if an ethical act does not have a prompt political result, it can still have a long lasting effect over time. He indicates that ethical action can be an effective device for creating modification, also if it is not immediately apparent. This quote motivates us to take moral action, even when it might not appear to have a prompt impact, as it can still have a long-term impact. Havel's quote reminds us that also small acts of principles can have a lasting impact, which we should not be dissuaded from taking moral activity, even if it does not have a prompt political impact.
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