Buddhism Quote by Frederick Lenz
“You see two people together. They're in a relationship. It's really power that holds those people together. And when the designs of power change, those people will separate and there's nothing they can do in the meantime about it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, possibly personal teaching
Power dynamics bind relationships; when power shifts, bonds break and individuals feel powerless.
In simple terms: Power holds relationships together; changes can separate people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and adapt to shifting power structures.
Themes
relationships
power
change
dependence
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- business partnerships
- political alliances
- friendships
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
systems theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sense power changes in your relationships?
- What strategies help maintain connection despite power shifts?
A Different Perspective
Power shifts may be gradual and unnoticed, making adaptation hard.
![“We [people] are made separate by the things we do or do not do. Responsibilities of all types curb us. Desire betrays us. No wound is ever truly petty. And there are so many ways to be locked apart from the rest of the world.” quote by Jill Alexander Essbaum](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c56/jill-alexander-essbaum-37431_betray_we-people-are-made-separate-by-the-thing_1399090.jpg)
![“The extraction of discrete parts of Chöd teachings from their broader philosophical contexts is symptomatic of how Chöd has been incorporated into and transmitted through other Tibetan Buddhist lineages. For example [...] Chöd practices gradually merged with pre-existing models of deity yoga, such…” quote by Michelle Sorensen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b05/michelle-sorensen-60370_2013_the-extraction-of-discrete-parts-of-ch-d_4303.jpg)