Ability Quote by Edmund Burke
“There never was a bad man that had ability for good service.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reflections on the Revolution in France, 1790
Even a bad person can provide good service if they have the skill.
In simple terms: Bad people can still be good at work.
Key Takeaway
Judge performance separately from character.
Themes
ethics
service
competence
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- customer service
- employment
- public service
Key Concepts
skill
moral character
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we separate ability from morality?
- When should character outweigh competence?
A Different Perspective
Skill may not outweigh harmful intent.
