Coupled Quote by Marjan van den Belt
““any right is always coupled with a responsibility””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Forum, 2021
Rights inherently carry responsibilities; exercising a right implies fulfilling its associated duties.
In simple terms: Rights come with duties.
Balance rights with responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- workplace
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What rights do you find hardest to uphold responsibly?
- How can societies encourage responsible exercise of rights?
Responsibility can be burdensome, leading to resistance.