Absolute power Quote by Louis D. Brandeis
“I think all of our human Experience shows that no one with absolute power can be trusted to give it up even in part”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "Power and Trust", 1914
Absolute power cannot be trusted to relinquish itself voluntarily.
In simple terms: Power resists giving up.
Key Takeaway
Guard against unchecked authority.
Themes
politics
ethics
power
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
political theory
law
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards are effective?
- How can citizens enforce them?
A Different Perspective
Some may willingly share power.
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