--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Similarly, those who have been weaned off…" description: "\"“Similarly, those who have been weaned off the self-aggrandizing attractions of political power are those who can then best be entrusted with it.”\" — R..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/r-w-l-moberly-29956_entrusted_similarly-those-who-have-been-weaned-off_522190.jpg" --- # Similarly, those who have been weaned off the… ![“Similarly, those who have been weaned off the self-aggrandizing attractions of political power are those who can then best be entrusted with it.” quote by R.W.L. Moberly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/r-w-l-moberly-29956_entrusted_similarly-those-who-have-been-weaned-off_522190.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/r-w-l-moberly-29956_entrusted_similarly-those-who-have-been-weaned-off_522190.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/r-w-l-moberly-29956_entrusted_similarly-those-who-have-been-weaned-off_522190.jpg) > ““Similarly, those who have been weaned off the self-aggrandizing attractions of political power are those who can then best be entrusted with it.”” [R.W.L. Moberly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-w-l-moberly/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Those who have relinquished the lure of power are best suited to hold it responsibly. **In simple terms:** Let go of power cravings to be trustworthy leaders. Key Takeaway Seek humility before leadership. Themes leadership humility ethics Mood reflective critical Type philosophical political When to use this quote - government roles - political appointments - public office - reform - accountability Key Concepts political philosophy trust service Questions to Reflect On - Can humility be measured? - Who decides who is trustworthy? 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