Better Quote by Vladimir Lenin
“Trust is good, but control is better.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Party Congress, 1917
Control supersedes trust for maintaining power structures.
In simple terms: Control is better than trust.
Key Takeaway
Balance trust with oversight.
Themes
politics
power
control
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- corporate governance
- team management
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
organizational hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- When is trust more effective?
- How to prevent abuse of control?
A Different Perspective
Excessive control can breed resentment.
