I have not come into this world to make men better, but to make use of their weaknesses.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits a goal of exploiting human weaknesses rather than improving them.
- In plain terms
- Use people's flaws to lead.
- What can you take from it?
- Manipulation relies on human flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is exploiting flaws effective leadership?
- What ethics govern influence?
Another view
It denies the ethical value of self-improvement.
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