No man is wise enough, nor good enough, to be trusted with…
“No man is wise enough, nor good enough, to be trusted with unlimited power”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Warns that unlimited power exceeds human wisdom and virtue, risking misuse
In simple terms: Unlimited power exceeds human wisdom and virtue
Guard against granting unchecked authority
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government
- corporate leadership
- personal influence
- ethical governance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies limit absolute power?
- What safeguards protect against misuse?
Power can be checked by institutional safeguards