Giving Quote by Euripides
“Power gives no purchase to the hand, it will not hold, soon perishes, and greatness goes.”
About This Quote
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.
Cultivate humility with power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- governance
- personal development
- public service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues support lasting influence?
- How can humility be practiced in leadership?
The view may ignore structural factors that affect power.