Action Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
“I think one must take responsibility for one's actions and one's decisions. But one should never take -- one should never assume that everything that happens for the good is achieved by one's self alone.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1991
Take responsibility for actions, yet recognize that good outcomes often involve collective effort.
In simple terms: Own your actions, but don’t assume you alone cause all good.
Key Takeaway
Balance personal accountability with humility.
Themes
responsibility
collective effort
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- community projects
- policy making
Key Concepts
agency
interdependence
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you credit others in successes?
- When should you claim personal responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Individual blame can ignore systemic factors.
