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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…” quote by Ursula K Le Guin
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““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…””

Ursula K Le Guin

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept responsibility of growth.

Themes

philosophy power knowledge choice inevitability

Mood

reflective serious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political theory
  • personal development

Key Concepts

Leadership ethical dilemmas growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you retain freedom?
  • What choices persist despite knowledge?
A Different Perspective

May be deterministic.

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