Essay Paper
Ethics & Values
Means and ends, moral courage, values vs behavior, power and responsibility, simplicity as sophistication.
2026
“Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.”
2024
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test the character, give him power.”
“The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing.”
2022
“A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities.”
2020
“Life is a long journey between human being and being humane.”
“Ships do not sink because of water around them; ships sink because of water that gets into them.”
2019
“Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success.”
“Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be.”
2018
“A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.”
“Customary morality cannot be a guide to modern life.”
“A people that values its privileges above its principles loses both.”
2017
“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.”
2016
“Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed.”
2015
“Character of an institution is reflected in its leader.”
“Crisis faced in India – moral or economic.”
2014
“With greater power comes greater responsibility.”
2013
“"Be the change you want to see in others" – Gandhiji.”