Lust for power Quote by Aeschylus
““But the lust for power never dies- men cannot have enough. No one will lift a hand to send it from his door, to give it warning, 'Power, never come again!””
About This Quote
Source Play: Prometheus Bound, 5th century BC
The insatiable desire for power drives endless conflict, and warnings are ignored.
In simple terms: Power cravings cause endless strife.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and curb the lust for dominance.
Themes
power
greed
human nature
warning
Mood
dramatic
serious
Type
cautionary
mythic
When to use this quote
- politics
- business leadership
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your own desire for power?
- How can societies prevent power abuse?
A Different Perspective
Power can be redirected positively, not just suppressed.
![“Everybody wants power. Power in some form or other. [...] Some people want power to persecute other human beings; you expend your lust for power in persecuting words, twisting them, molding them, torturing them to obey you.” quote by Aldous Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/368/aldous-huxley-97_lust-for-power_everybody-wants-power-power-in-some-form_454453.jpg)
