Legitimacy flows from the capacity to make binding decisions... - Carl Schmitt

This quote is attributed to Carl Schmitt.

"Legitimacy flows from the capacity to make binding decisions in moments of crisis."

Carl Schmitt Leadership

Jurist, Political Theorist German 1888–1985

More from Carl Schmitt

"Sovereign is he who decides on the exception."

"The exception is more interesting than the rule."

"Every general norm presupposes a normal, regular situation in which it can function."

"Political theology is the science of the exception."

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"