"I think that if there are positions that you can't argue... then the responsibility is probably to resign. If one's own conscience is opposed to the requirements and responsibilities of the job, then it's time to leave the job"
- Elena Kagan
About this Quote
This quote by Elena Kagan speaks with the value of personal integrity and responsibility. She recommends that if a person remains in a position where they can not argue their beliefs, then they should resign. This suggests that it is very important to stand up for what you think in, even if it indicates leaving a job. Kagan is recommending that if an individual's conscience is opposed to the requirements of their job, then they must not stay in that task. This quote stresses the importance of personal integrity and responsibility, and suggests that it is much better to leave a task than to jeopardize one's beliefs. Kagan's quote motivates people to take responsibility for their actions and to stand up for what they think in, even if it suggests leaving a job.
This quote is written / told by Elena Kagan somewhere between April 28, 1960 and today. He/she was a famous Judge from USA.
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