Dangerous Quote by Elizabeth Bowen
“...the power-loving temperament is more dangerous when it either prefers or is forced to operate in what is materially a void. Wehave everything to dread from the dispossessed.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of Love by Elizabeth Bowen, 1950
A temperament that seeks power becomes hazardous when it operates in emptiness, leading to fear of the dispossessed.
In simple terms: Power seeking is dangerous in voids.
Avoid seeking power in empty contexts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- social movements
- personal development
- political analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when power pursuits are empty?
- What safeguards prevent power from becoming dangerous?
Power can be misused without substance or purpose.