Add Quote by Edmund Waller
“He that alone would wise and mighty be,Commands that others love as well as he.Love as he lov'd! - How can we soar so high?-He can add wings when he commands to fly.Nor should we be with this command dismay'd;He that examples gives will give his aid:For he took flesh, that where his precepts fall,His practice, as a pattern, may prevail.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Likely a 17th‑century lyrical work
The poet praises a powerful, loving leader whose commands inspire love, guidance, and the ability to rise above challenges.
In simple terms: A wise leader inspires love and empowerment.
Key Takeaway
Follow inspiring leadership.
Themes
leadership
love
empowerment
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- team building
- community activism
- personal development
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
authority
inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities make a leader truly wise?
- How can followers maintain autonomy?
A Different Perspective
Leadership can become authoritarian if unchecked.
