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“Power gives no purchase to the hand, it will not hold, soon perishes, and greatness goes.” quote by Euripides
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“Power gives no purchase to the hand, it will not hold, soon perishes, and greatness goes.”

Euripides

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Source Play: The Bacchae, 405 BC

Power alone cannot sustain itself; without humility it fades, and true greatness requires virtue.

In simple terms: Power without humility fails; greatness needs virtue.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility with power.

Themes

power humility greatness

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • governance
  • personal development
  • public service

Key Concepts

ethics political philosophy tragic flaw

Questions to Reflect On

  • What virtues support lasting influence?
  • How can humility be practiced in leadership?
A Different Perspective

The view may ignore structural factors that affect power.

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