Power Quote by Auberon Herbert
““By what right do men exercise power over each other?””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Right of Power”, 1865
He questions the moral basis for one person’s authority over another.
In simple terms: Who has the right to dominate?
Challenge unjust hierarchies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- workplace management
- social movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What justifies legitimate authority?
- How can power be exercised ethically?
Power can be necessary for order.