Affair Quote by Frank Herbert
“Power attracts the corruptible. Suspect all who seek it ... We should grant power over our affairs only to those who are reluctant to hold it and then only under conditions that increase that reluctance.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dune, 1965
Power tends to corrupt; those who seek it often become the very problem they fear.
In simple terms: Power attracts corruption.
Key Takeaway
Give power only to those reluctant to hold it.
Themes
power
corruption
leadership
ethics
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government appointments
- corporate boards
- community leadership
- activist movements
Key Concepts
political theory
human nature
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent power abuse?
- How to balance reluctance with competence?
A Different Perspective
Reluctant leaders may lack necessary ambition or expertise.
