Dominion Quote by Seneca the Younger
“Unjust dominion cannot be eternal.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Moral Epistles, 65 AD
Power that oppresses unjustly cannot endure forever; moral order will ultimately prevail.
In simple terms: Unjust power is temporary.
Key Takeaway
Stand against oppression.
Themes
justice
ethics
politics
impermanence
Mood
analytical
inspirational
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- activism
- legal reform
- ethical leadership
Key Concepts
stoicism
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What are modern examples of unjust dominion?
- How can individuals undermine oppressive systems?
A Different Perspective
Power may persist through manipulation, delaying justice.
![“The thing that was forfeited in the garden was regained. God gave him [Adam] dominion over the works of His hand. God made him His understudy, His king to rule over everything that had life. Man was master, man lived in the realm of god. He lived on terms of equality with God. God was a faith God…” quote by John G. Lake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/428/john-g-lake-12667_adam_the-thing-that-was-forfeited-in-the-gard_84356.jpg)
![“It may be said of them [the Hollanders], as of the Spaniards, that the sun never sets upon their Dominions.” quote by Thomas Gage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e12/thomas-gage-63372_dominion_it-may-be-said-of-them-the-hollanders-as_103053.jpg)