I do not want to be recorded in history as the man who bequeathed a tyranny.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I do not want to be remembered as a tyrant.
- In plain terms
- I wish to avoid a legacy of oppression.
- What can you take from it?
- Lead with humility and justice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What actions prevent a tyrannical reputation?
- How does history judge leaders?
Another view
Historical judgments can differ from personal intent.
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