Skip to content

Ego Quote by Dean Acheson

“[President Truman] was free of the greatest vice in a leader, his ego never came between him and his job.” quote by Dean Acheson
Download Open image
“[President Truman] was free of the greatest vice in a leader, his ego never came between him and his job.”

Dean Acheson

About This Quote

Source Memoir: 1950s political reflections

A leader's ego should never interfere with duty, highlighting humility in leadership.

In simple terms: Leader's ego must stay out of duty.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility in leadership.

Themes

leadership ego humility

Mood

reflective respectful

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • public office
  • organizational management
  • team dynamics

Key Concepts

political theory ethical governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does ego affect decision making?
  • What mechanisms curb ego in leadership?
A Different Perspective

Ego can sometimes drive decisive action.

2.3 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Dean Acheson

Explore all 46 Dean Acheson quotes

More Ego quotes

Browse all 3,462 Ego quotes