Battle Quote by Frederick Lenz
“Deluded beings think that if they get in a battle with a Zen Master or with a Don Juan, that it's going enhance their life if they win. You can never take power from someone else any more than you can take sunlight.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Way of the Shaman by Frederick Lenz, 1995
Believing you can dominate spiritual masters is futile; power cannot be taken like a physical object.
In simple terms: You can't steal spiritual power like sunlight.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner growth, not domination.
Themes
spirituality
ego
power
humility
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- meditation practice
- conflict resolution
- seeking mentorship
Key Concepts
nonduality
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you try to gain power over others?
- What does it mean to “take sunlight”?
A Different Perspective
Power cannot be forced; it must arise internally.
