Responsibility Quote by David McCullough
““But power is not the point, responsibility is the point and at the heart of responsibility always are moral choices. In what we do, in what we say, what we stand for, we must feel, as did the founders of the nation, as did the founders of this college, that it is the example of America that matters.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, Dartmouth College, 2005
Responsibility matters more than power; it demands moral choices and setting a national example.
In simple terms: Responsibility outweighs power.
Key Takeaway
Act with moral integrity.
Themes
leadership
ethics
citizenship
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- political office
- community service
- education
- business decisions
Key Concepts
moral duty
public example
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral choices define your role?
- How does responsibility shape your actions?
A Different Perspective
Power can still influence outcomes.
