Who said "Power can be given, but authority must be earned."?

This quote is attributed to Niccolò Machiavelli.

Power can be given, but authority must be earned. - Niccolò Machiavelli

"Power can be given, but authority must be earned."

Niccolò Machiavelli Leadership

Philosopher Writer Italian 1469–1527

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