Capacity Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“Wise guidance never violates people's Free Will. A superior who demands obedience of his subordinates should show respect for their capacity to understand, and also for their Innate Right to their own Free Will.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Guidance, 1970s
True leadership respects individuals’ freedom to think and decide, avoiding coercive control.
In simple terms: Leaders must respect free will.
Honor others’ autonomy in leadership.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Management
- coaching
- mentorship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure respect for free will in authority?
- What boundaries protect autonomy?
Power dynamics can still limit true freedom.