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“Si yo ordenara -decía frecuentemente-, si yo ordenara a un general que se transformara en ave marina y el general no me obedeciese, la culpa no sería del general, sino mía.” quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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““Si yo ordenara -decía frecuentemente-, si yo ordenara a un general que se transformara en ave marina y el general no me obedeciese, la culpa no sería del general, sino mía.””

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Blaming others for personal failures ignores one's own responsibility for actions taken or not taken.

In simple terms: You are responsible for your own choices.

Key Takeaway

Own your decisions.

Themes

responsibility accountability leadership

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teamwork
  • military command
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

moral philosophy personal agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who do you hold accountable when you fail?
  • How does personal responsibility affect leadership?
A Different Perspective

If the leader refuses, the blame may still lie with the leader.

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