This trespass had not come without a price. Living…
““This trespass had not come without a price. Living un-lives, material comforts and luxuries became superfluous, connection to the outside world undesirable, and power their only sustenance. But they had paid gladly, considering this “humanity” a small price for the power they now wielded; power that would sustain them far beyond the lives of mere humans and perhaps, in time, even grant them immortality.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Power is sustained by sacrificing humanity, seeking immortality through control.
In simple terms: Power demands loss of humanity for endless control.
Key Takeaway
Beware the cost of power.
Themes
power
immortality
humanity
consequence
Mood
cautionary
dark
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- corporate dominance
- technological control
- military regimes
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humanity mean when power is absolute?
- Is immortality worth losing empathy?
A Different Perspective
Power can corrupt and dehumanize.