Business Quote by John Adams
“Public business must always be done by somebody. It will be done by somebody or other. If wise man decline, others will not; if honest man refuse it, others will not.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to Thomas Jefferson, 1789
Responsibility for public duties cannot be avoided; if one refuses, another will step in, ensuring continuity.
In simple terms: Public duties must be done; someone will fill the gap.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility; don’t rely on others to act.
Themes
civic duty
responsibility
leadership
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- government service
- community projects
- volunteering
- public office
Key Concepts
Social contract
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you take initiative when others avoid it?
- How does shared duty affect community trust?
A Different Perspective
If many decline, essential tasks may be neglected.
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