Administration Quote by Baron de Montesquieu
“The culminating point of administration is to know well how much power, great or small, we ought to use in all circumstances.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Spirit of the Laws, 1748
Effective governance requires discerning the appropriate amount of power to apply, whether large or small, in every situation.
In simple terms: Use the right amount of power for each circumstance.
Key Takeaway
Apply power wisely and proportionally.
Themes
politics
power
governance
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- leadership decisions
- conflict resolution
- legal judgments
Key Concepts
political theory
balance of authority
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to use strong authority?
- How can leaders assess the needed level of power?
A Different Perspective
Power can be misused if not carefully calibrated.
