GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

What does each of the following quotation mean to you? a) "Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves."

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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Aayushi BansalAIR 7 · CSE 2024 · 131 wordsTheir whole copy

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The above quote highlights Gandhiji's idea of changing & making ourselves better as the first step towards making the world a better place. This shows the importance of an individual & her values. Greatest ability → to change ourselves

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(1) This changes our attitude of looking towards the same things.

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- nature - +ve attitude → conservation - -ve attitude → exploitation

(2) Brings motivation to build a better world.

(3) When everyone follows the principle, it ultimately builds better society.

Ways to change oneself in the positive direction :-

(1) Learning from role models like Gandhiji, Mandela who had a strong value system.

(2) Writing a code of ethics for oneself → Trying to change every day according to it.

(3) Listen to voice of conscience & Gandhiji's Talisman

(4) 'Be the change you wish to see in the world' - Gandhiji

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