Good enough Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
“No man is wise enough, nor good enough, to be trusted with unlimited power”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On Power", 1820, Charles Caleb Colton
Warns that unlimited power exceeds human wisdom and virtue, risking misuse
In simple terms: Unlimited power exceeds human wisdom and virtue
Key Takeaway
Guard against granting unchecked authority
Themes
power
ethics
human limitation
politics
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- government
- corporate leadership
- personal influence
- ethical governance
Key Concepts
unlimited power
wisdom deficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies limit absolute power?
- What safeguards protect against misuse?
A Different Perspective
Power can be checked by institutional safeguards
