Children Quote by Seanan McGuire
““There were police everywhere, bustling back and forth, murmuring in the barely audible whisper used only by cops and children. There are more similarities between the two than you might think, starting with whether or not you’d want them waiting for you in a dark alley with a gun. I’ve worked with the police, and I’ve even liked some of them, but that doesn’t mean I have to like them as a breed. Power brings out the worst in almost everyone.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Locked Tomb series by Seanan McGuire, 2017–2022
The passage highlights how institutional power can corrupt individuals, noting both the ubiquity of police and the personal ambivalence toward them, while asserting that power tends to reveal people's worst traits.
In simple terms: Power often corrupts, even those we may like.
Key Takeaway
Beware how power changes behavior.
Themes
authority
corruption
trust
morality
human nature
Mood
cautious
reflective
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement interactions
- community safety discussions
- personal experiences with authority
- media portrayals of police
Key Concepts
institutional power
psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power influence your own decisions?
- Can you separate individuals from the institution?
A Different Perspective
Not all individuals are equally affected; some may resist corruption.
