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“To please everybody is impossible; were I to undertake it, I should probably please nobody.” quote by George Washington
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“To please everybody is impossible; were I to undertake it, I should probably please nobody.”

George Washington

About This Quote

Source Letter: Personal Correspondence, 1790

Attempting to please everyone leads to pleasing no one; universal approval is impossible.

In simple terms: You can’t please all.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize core values.

Themes

leadership realism integrity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical statement

When to use this quote

  • governance
  • team management
  • public service
  • project leadership

Key Concepts

political philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values guide your decisions?
  • How do you handle dissent?
A Different Perspective

May alienate some stakeholders.

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