Vision without power does bring moral elevation but cannot give a lasting culture.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
A mind cannot be independent of culture.
A nation cannot be truly great without a moral compass.
It's impossible not to be taken in by the spectacle of oneself, which is the biggest sin of the culture right now.
But the relationship of morality and power is a very subtle one. Because ultimately power without morality is no longer power.
Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.
Culture follows power.
There are situations which cannot honorably be met by art.
The man or nation of high culture may acknowledge to great lengths the restraints imposed by conventions and honour, but beyond a certain point, primitive will or desire cannot be curbed.
The two are not mutually exclusive, but we think we can have wealth without good ideas and without values and without a clear vision. Wealth without vision is insanity.
Leadership is about vision and responsibility, not power.