The unattributed quote can be traced back to the French Revolution. The following phrase appears in a compilation of ordinances passed by the French National Convention on May 8, 1793, with the date "They must understand that enormous responsibility derives inextricably from great authority." This is often called the first official use of the now-famous phrase great responsibility goes with great power. It later appeared in an address delivered by President Theodore Roosevelt upon receiving his appointment as head of the United States Department of War in 1901. It was included in both the printed and oral versions of his speech. Great responsibility goes with great power. He went on to say: "No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate one and love the other; or he will be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot have your cake and eat it too." In modern usage, the phrase is used to indicate that someone who has been given a powerful position should not expect others to fulfill their responsibilities while they enjoy their privileges. The phrase is also applied to people who try to avoid taking any kind of responsibility for their actions. Great power implies great responsibility. Someone who possesses great power is expected to act responsibly toward others. They should not use their power to harm others or to get things that aren't rightfully theirs. Also, those who hold great power but lack integrity are subject to being taken advantage of by others.