Captains Quote by David Nasaw
“Great military leaders have to sacrifice soldiers; great captains of industry have to sacrifice people. You can't only look after the poor, and the weak, and the disabled. You've got to do what's best for the community, and that often means sacrificing innocent people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Rise of Corporate Power", 2015
Leaders must make hard choices that may harm some for the greater good.
In simple terms: Leadership requires tough sacrifices.
Key Takeaway
Weigh community benefit against individual harm.
Themes
leadership
ethics
trade‑offs
Mood
critical
ethical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- military command
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you justify harming innocents?
- What safeguards protect the vulnerable?
A Different Perspective
Sacrifices can be unjustified.
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