And the truth is that as a man's real power grows and his…
““And the truth is that as a man's real power grows and his knowledge widens, ever the way he can follow grows narrower: until at last he chooses nothing, but does only and wholly what he must do…””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She notes that as power and knowledge grow, choices narrow, leading to inevitable action.
In simple terms: More power and knowledge narrow choices, forcing action.
Accept responsibility of growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political theory
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you retain freedom?
- What choices persist despite knowledge?
May be deterministic.