The iron law of responsibility is when men and women of otherwise strong personal integrity and intelligence engage in unethical and selfish behavior in the pinnacle of power because they mistakenly believe they are above the law.

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The iron law of responsibility states that those who do not use power in a manner that society considers responsible will eventually lose it. It does not specifically refer to unethical behavior due to a belief of being above the law.

The Iron Law of Responsibility Is When Men and Women