Quote by Sophocles

What you cannot enforce, do not command.

What you cannot enforce, do not command.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of power and authority in giving commands or orders. It suggests that it is futile and ineffective to issue commands for actions or behaviors that cannot be enforced or enforced effectively. In other words, it recommends against directing or instructing others on something that cannot be ensured or enforced with consequences. By highlighting the limitations of command without enforceability, this quote promotes the idea of focusing on meaningful and achievable commands rather than futile ones.

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Leadership

By Sophocles

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