Ability Quote by William Penn
“Five things are requisite to a good officer — ability, clean hands, despatch, patience, and impartiality.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Instructions for Officers, 1701
A good officer needs skill, integrity, speed, patience, and fairness.
In simple terms: Five virtues for effective leadership.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate these traits.
Themes
leadership
integrity
efficiency
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
advisory
historical
When to use this quote
- military command
- corporate management
- team leadership
Key Concepts
Virtue ethics
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- Which virtue is hardest for you?
- How to develop fairness?
A Different Perspective
Balancing all five is challenging.
