Effort Quote by William Hazlitt
“Want of principle is power. Truth and honesty set a limit to our efforts, which impudence and hypocrisy easily overleap.”
About This Quote
Principle restrains power; truth and honesty bound ambition, while impudence and hypocrisy bypass those limits.
In simple terms: Principle limits power; truth caps ambition.
Key Takeaway
Without principle, power can become unchecked.
Themes
ethics
power dynamics
integrity
hypocrisy
truth
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
critical
Type
maxim
observation
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- corporate governance
- personal decision‑making
- social activism
Key Concepts
principle
honesty
impudence
Practical Applications
- ethical leadership training
- integrity‑focused policy design
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a lack of principle affect societal trust?
- In what ways can honesty constrain ambition?
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