Authority Quote by Joe Abercrombie
““I am First of the Magi. I am the last authority and I say . . . I am righteous.’ ‘You? No.’ ‘Yes, Ferro. Power makes all things right. That is my first law, and my last. That is the only law that I acknowledge.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The First Law series, 2006
Power is claimed as the ultimate law, but its righteousness is questioned.
In simple terms: Power claims moral authority.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and its moral basis.
Themes
power
authority
morality
law
Mood
dark
philosophical
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- government
- leadership
- personal ambition
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
political philosophy
ethical relativism
authoritarianism
Questions to Reflect On
- Who defines what is righteous?
- Can power ever be truly just?
A Different Perspective
Power can corrupt; righteousness is subjective.
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