Quote by Dag Hammarskjold

Only he deserves power who every day justifies it.

Only he deserves power who every day justifies it.

Summary

This quote implies that true power should not be inherited or assumed, but rather earned and continuously proven. It suggests that those who demonstrate their worthiness and uphold their actions with justifications are the ones deserving of power. It emphasizes the importance of consistently demonstrating integrity, responsibility, and accountability in order to maintain and deserving of one's position of influence or authority.

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By Dag Hammarskjold

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