Administrators Quote by Chanakya
“The demerits of our own people bringh infamiy. Their disgrace is our own disgrace. That is why infamy os such people relly hurts . It is desifrable that the ruler or the administrator may work in a way that such disgraceful conduct may not occur.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Arthashastra, 4th century BCE
The misconduct of one's own people brings collective disgrace; rulers must prevent such behavior to protect societal honor.
In simple terms: Bad actions of a group tarnish all.
Uphold ethical standards in leadership.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political office
- community leadership
- organizational culture
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders detect early signs of misconduct?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability?
Enforcing ethics can be politically challenging.