Famous quote by Theodor Adorno

Mobile Desktop
The most powerful person is he who is able to do least himself and burden others most with the things for which he lends
Like

"The most powerful person is he who is able to do least himself and burden others most with the things for which he lends his name and pockets the credit"

- Theodor Adorno

About this Quote

In this quote, Theodor Adorno recommends that the most effective person is not the one who can do the most, however rather the one who can do the least and still have control over others. This person has the ability to manipulate and problem others with tasks, while taking credit for their achievements. Adorno highlights the corrupt nature of power, where people use their influence and name to make use of others for their own gain. This quote functions as a cautionary tip to not be deceived by those who hold positions of power, as their actions might not line up with their words.

About the Author

Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Theodor Adorno between September 11, 1903 and August 6, 1969. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 61 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: It is only when they go wrong that machines remind you how powerful they are - Clive James
Clive James
"It is only when they go wrong that machines remind you how powerful they are"
Clive James, Author
Small: The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrumen
"The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace"
Carlos Santana, Musician
Small: Situational variables can exert powerful influences over human behavior, more so that we recognize or acknowle
"Situational variables can exert powerful influences over human behavior, more so that we recognize or acknowledge"
Philip Zimbardo, Psychologist
Small: Welcome those big, sticky, complicated problems. In them are your most powerful opportunities - Ralph Marston
Ralph Marston
"Welcome those big, sticky, complicated problems. In them are your most powerful opportunities"
Ralph Marston, Writer
Small: He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still - Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu
"He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still"
Lao Tzu, Author
Small: The two most powerful warriors are patience and time - Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy
"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time"
Leo Tolstoy, Novelist
Small: And, consequently, the art of propaganda or public information becomes one of the most powerful forms of direc
"And, consequently, the art of propaganda or public information becomes one of the most powerful forms of directive statesmanship"
John Grierson, Director
Small: A pair of powerful spectacles has sometimes sufficed to cure a person in love - Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche
"A pair of powerful spectacles has sometimes sufficed to cure a person in love"
Friedrich Nietzsche, Philosopher
Small: The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude - Aldous Huxl
Aldous Huxley
"The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude"
Aldous Huxley, Novelist
Small: Powerful indeed is the empire of habit - Publilius Syrus
Publilius Syrus
"Powerful indeed is the empire of habit"
Publilius Syrus, Poet