Jean Vanier Quote

Many people confuse authority and the power of efficiency, as if the first role of people with responsibility is to take decisions, command effectively and so exercise power. But their role first of all is to be a person to whom others can turn for help and advice, to provide security, to affirm, to support, to encourage and to guide.


Community and Growth (ed. Paulist Press, 1989) - ISBN: 9780809131358


Many people confuse authority and the power of efficiency, as if the first role of people with responsibility is to take decisions, command...

Many people confuse authority and the power of efficiency, as if the first role of people with responsibility is to take decisions, command...

Many people confuse authority and the power of efficiency, as if the first role of people with responsibility is to take decisions, command...

Many people confuse authority and the power of efficiency, as if the first role of people with responsibility is to take decisions, command...