Action Quote by Frederick Lenz
“Personal power is a feeling that everybody is looking for called satisfaction. It is different from enlightenment, but you need personal power to become enlightened. Personal power is not the end of the process.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Living by Frederick Lenz, 1995
Personal power is a drive for satisfaction, distinct from enlightenment, yet necessary as a stepping stone toward it.
In simple terms: Personal power fuels the path to enlightenment.
Cultivate personal power first.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- self‑improvement
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does personal power mean to you?
- How can power be used responsibly on the path to enlightenment?
Power alone is insufficient without deeper purpose.