The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use - of how to get men of power to live for the public rather than off the public.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Power must be used responsibly for the public good rather than for personal gain.
- In plain terms
- Use power to help people not to exploit them.
- What can you take from it?
- Power requires responsible public use.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who holds leaders accountable?
- Is power ever neutral?
Another view
Personal gain sometimes drives public good indirectly.
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