Army Quote by Cinda Williams Chima
“(A)ny time you buy weapons, or build an army, you begin to look for an excuse to use them. Plus, you pose more of a threat to others.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Death of the Necromancer, 2011
Building power creates a habit of seeking justification to use it, increasing threat to others.
In simple terms: Power breeds justification and threat.
Key Takeaway
Beware of justifying force.
Themes
power
justification
threat
responsibility
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- military planning
- personal ambition
- policy making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you seek excuses for your influence?
- How does power change your perception of others?
A Different Perspective
Power can be misused without accountability.
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
