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“It is a strange feeling for a girl when first she finds the power put into her hand of influencing the destiny of another to happiness or misery. She is like a magician holding for the first time a fairy wand, not having yet had experience of its potency.” quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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“It is a strange feeling for a girl when first she finds the power put into her hand of influencing the destiny of another to happiness or misery. She is like a magician holding for the first time a fairy wand, not having yet had experience of its potency.”

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

About This Quote

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

A young woman discovers the profound responsibility and power of influencing another’s fate, akin to wielding a magical wand without experience.

In simple terms: Power over others feels like a new, unknown magic.

Key Takeaway

Recognize responsibility when influencing others.

Themes

responsibility power growth

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • parenting
  • mentorship
  • relationships

Key Concepts

ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you use influence responsibly?
  • What safeguards can you set?
A Different Perspective

Power can be misused without guidance.

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