Air Quote by Romain Rolland
“Take possession of the air, submit the elements, penetrate the last redoubts of nature, make space retreat, make death retreat.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Will to Power", 1911
Human will can dominate nature, turning obstacles into opportunities.
In simple terms: Willpower overcomes nature.
Key Takeaway
Harness inner strength.
Themes
philosophy
human will
overcoming obstacles
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- literature
- personal development
- psychology
Key Concepts
nature
redoubts
space retreat
death retreat
Questions to Reflect On
- How does will reshape reality?
- When is surrender wiser?
A Different Perspective
Nature’s limits may be immutable.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)