Influence Quote by Greta Thunburg
“Many people listen to what I have to say and I appear a lot in media, so therefore I influence a lot of people and therefore I have a bigger responsibility because I have a bigger platform.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Climate Action Summit, 2019
Having a large platform increases influence, which brings greater responsibility to act ethically and responsibly.
In simple terms: Big platforms demand big responsibility.
Use influence wisely and act responsibly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political advocacy
- media appearances
- public speaking
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you balance influence with personal well‑being?
- What actions can you take to use your platform responsibly?
Power can be misused or lead to burnout.