American power Quote by Jimmy Carter
“Great American power and responsibility are not unprecedented, and have been used with restraint and great benefit in the past. We have not assumed that super strength guarantees super wisdom, and we have consistently reached out to the international community to ensure that our own power and influence are tempered by the best common judgment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, 1977
Power must be paired with responsibility and humility; history shows restraint leads to benefit.
In simple terms: Power needs responsibility and humility.
Key Takeaway
Exercise power responsibly.
Themes
power
responsibility
humility
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- global cooperation
- military action
Key Concepts
ethics
leadership
international relations
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure power is checked?
- What mechanisms promote responsible leadership?
A Different Perspective
Power can be misused despite good intentions.
