Chinks Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Life is a search after power; and this is an element with which the world is so saturated,-there is no chink or crevice in which it is not lodged,-that no honest seeking goes unrewarded.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Self-Reliance", 1841
Power permeates every aspect of life, and those who earnestly seek truth are ultimately rewarded despite its ubiquity.
In simple terms: Power is everywhere; honest seekers are rewarded.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth, not power.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
aphilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual quest
- academic research
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power influence moral choices?
- Can true fulfillment exist without power?
A Different Perspective
Power can corrupt even sincere seekers.
