Responsibility does not only lie with the leaders of our countries or with those who have been appointed or elected to do a particular job. It lies with each one of us individually.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Responsibility for change lies with every individual, not just leaders or elected officials.
- In plain terms
- Everyone is responsible for change not just leaders.
- What can you take from it?
- Take personal responsibility for societal change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What responsibilities do you hold as an individual?
- How can you take action on issues you care about?
Another view
Individuals often lack the resources to effect systemic change alone.
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