Mastership hath many shifts whereby it striveth to keep…
“Mastership hath many shifts whereby it striveth to keep itself alive in the world. And now hear a marvel: whereas thou sayest these two times that out of one man ye may get but one man's work, in days to come one man shall do the work of a hundred men - yea, of a thousand or more: and this is the shift of mastership that shall make many masters and many rich men.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Mastership changes constantly, adapting to survive and concentrate power among many.
In simple terms: Power shifts and spreads among many.
Adapt and share influence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- business
- social movements
- wealth distribution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable distribution of power?
- What safeguards prevent exploitation?
May concentrate power and create new elites.