Fantasy Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, Ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lord of the Rings, 1954
A warning that power corrupts and that domination leads to ruin.
In simple terms: Power corrupts and destroys.
Key Takeaway
Beware the lure of absolute power.
Themes
power
corruption
domination
Mood
ominous
foreboding
Type
literary
mythic
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- corporate control
- personal ambition
- historical empires
Key Concepts
ring
authority
evil
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to seek total control?
- How can societies guard against corrupting influences?
A Different Perspective
Even a single ring can inspire widespread devastation.
