Jan Pieter Balkenende Jr.:
(Biezelinge, May 7, 1956), commonly known as Jan Peter Balkenende, Dutch jurist and politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 to 14 October 2010.
Freedom absolves no one of responsibility.
– Freedom: ‘The ability to make choices and act without unnecessary restrictions.’
– Responsibility:
‘The duty to account for your actions and to bear the consequences thereof.’
Origin:
The exact origin of this saying is difficult to trace. It is a concept that has been discussed in philosophy and politics for centuries.
Author:
It is not known who first uttered this saying. It is likely a summary of an idea shared by many.
Jan Peter Balkenende:
It is unlikely that Jan Peter Balkenende is the author of this saying. He may have quoted it at some point, but it is not his own invention.
