Believe Quote by Little Richard
“I was directed and commanded by another power. The power of darkness. The power that you've heard so much about. The power that a lot of people don't believe exists. The power of the Devil. Satan.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music documentary, 1970s, Little Richard discussing influences
The speaker attributes their drive to a dark, supernatural force, symbolizing inner conflict or external temptation
In simple terms: A powerful, possibly evil influence drives them
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question the sources you claim power
Themes
conflict
spirituality
identity
power
temptation
Mood
intense
reflective
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Creative work
- personal decision
- moral dilemmas
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Dualism
mythology
psychology
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the power of darkness” represent for you?
- How can you channel such energy constructively?
A Different Perspective
The claim may be metaphorical, not literal, limiting practical application
![“The faults of which we ask you [God] the remittance, it is you who make us commit them; the traps of which we implore you to deliver us, it is you who has set them for us; and the Satan which surrounds us, this Satan, it is you.” quote by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4df/pierre-joseph-proudhon-11634_asks_the-faults-of-which-we-ask-you-god-the-r_28053.jpg)
