Get Quote by Condoleezza Rice
“Great powers can't get tired, because the international order is not self-governing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on International Relations, 2005
Powerful nations cannot become complacent because global order requires active governance.
In simple terms: Power needs active stewardship.
Stay engaged in global affairs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- policy making
- global governance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure global order?
- How can power be responsibly exercised?
May underestimate the role of self-regulation.