Add Quote by Thornton Wilder
“The condition of leadership adds new degrees of solitariness to the basic solitude of mankind. Every order that we issue increases the extent to which we are alone, and every show of deference which is extended to us separates us from our fellows.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Matchmaker, Thornton Wilder, 1955
Leadership inherently isolates; issuing orders and receiving deference increase solitude, separating leaders from peers.
In simple terms: Leadership can make you feel alone.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate genuine connections.
Themes
leadership
solitude
authority
responsibility
isolation
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- corporate management
- political office
- team projects
- community organizing
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders stay connected to their teams?
- What practices reduce leadership isolation?
A Different Perspective
Authority can create distance and resentment.
