John W. Gardner - Problem Quotes

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Some people seem to believe that for each problem there is a solution readily available - a solution that can be promptly achieved by passing a law and voting some money. I think of this as the vending machine concept of social change. Put a coin in the machine and out comes a piece of candy. If there is a social problem, pass a law and out comes a solution.

John W. Gardner

We are all faced with a series of great opportunities—brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.

John W. Gardner

Our problem is not to find better values but to be faithful to those we profess.

John W. Gardner