Accepting Quote by Haile Selassie
“There is no power or authority without responsibility, and he who accepts the one cannot escape or evade the other.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations, Haile Selassie, 1963
Power and authority inevitably bring responsibility; one cannot accept one without the other.
In simple terms: Power demands responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility with power.
Themes
leadership
ethics
authority
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
ethical
leadership
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- corporate governance
- community activism
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
accountability
moral duty
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities accompany your influence?
- Can authority exist without ethical constraints?
A Different Perspective
Responsibility can be ignored or shifted.
