Abuse Quote by Joss Whedon
“There are two things that interest me - and they're both power, ultimately. One is not having it and one is abusing it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Con 2015
A candid admission that the speaker is drawn to both the desire for power and the temptation to misuse it.
In simple terms: Power both attracts and corrupts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and guard against the lure of power.
Themes
power
corruption
ambition
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- political campaigns
- creative leadership
Key Concepts
psychology
politics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What checks can prevent power abuse?
- Do you seek power for influence or control?
A Different Perspective
The desire for power can blind judgment.
![“If you look at capitalism and patriarchy, they're both such hierarchical, competitive, oneupmanship systems. They've trained us all [to think] that power means having all the goods or having the most money or having the most attention or having the most fame. That's not the power that interests…” quote by Eve Ensler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/60b/eve-ensler-1402_attention_if-you-look-at-capitalism-and-patriarchy_1377185.jpg)
