Abnegation Quote by Steven Erikson
“Power is violence, its promise, its deed. Power cares nothing for reason, nothing for justice, nothing for compassion. It is, in fact, the singular abnegation of these things - once the cloak of deceits is stripped away, this one truth is revealed.”
About This Quote
Power often operates without moral constraints, driven by force rather than fairness.
In simple terms: Power can be violent and unjust.
Key Takeaway
Question power’s motives.
Themes
politics
ethics
authority
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- government
- corporate leadership
- law enforcement
- activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
social theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When is the use of power justified?
- How can societies limit power’s excesses?
A Different Perspective
Power may be justified in self‑defense, complicating the view.
