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“We are not powerless. We have tremendous potential for good or ill. How we choose to use that power is up to us; but first we must choose to use it. We're told every day, You can't change the world. But the world is changing every day. Only question is who's doing it? You or somebody else?” quote by J. Michael Straczynski
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“We are not powerless. We have tremendous potential for good or ill. How we choose to use that power is up to us; but first we must choose to use it. We're told every day, You can't change the world. But the world is changing every day. Only question is who's doing it? You or somebody else?”

J. Michael Straczynski

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human beings possess great power, and the moral choice of how to wield it determines the world’s direction.

In simple terms: We have power; we decide how to use it.

Key Takeaway

Choose to act responsibly with your influence.

Themes

responsibility choice power ethics

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational ethical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • leadership
  • community projects
  • policy making

Key Concepts

free will moral agency social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What will you do today to use your influence positively?
  • How do you balance personal ambition with collective good?
A Different Perspective

Power can be misused or ignored, leading to harm despite good intentions.

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