One must beware of ministers who can do nothing without money, and those who want to do everything with money.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gandhi warns against leaders who are solely motivated by financial gain, either by lacking resources without it or by believing money solves all problems.
- In plain terms
- Avoid leaders who only work for money or think money can fix everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership requires integrity beyond financial transactions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motivates your leaders?
- Is money the only resource that matters?
Another view
Money is often necessary for governance, so distinguishing motive from necessity is difficult.
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