My arms are up to the elbows in blood. That is the most terrible thing that lies in my soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leaders bear deep personal guilt for the violence and deaths under their command.
- In plain terms
- I am responsible for many deaths and feel terrible.
- What can you take from it?
- Power often comes with heavy moral costs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the cost of your power?
Another view
Not all leaders feel remorse for their decisions.
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