Caring Quote by William P. Young
“Relationships are never about power, and one way to avoid the will to hold power over another is to chose to limit to onself - to serve. Humans often do this - in touching the infirm and sick, in serving the ones whos minds have left to wander, in relation to the poor, in loving the very old and the very young, or even in caring for the others who has assumed a position of power over them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Shack, 2007
True service means limiting personal power, caring for the vulnerable, and resisting domination.
In simple terms: Serve others, limit power.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and service.
Themes
service
humility
power dynamics
compassion
vulnerability
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Volunteer work
- caregiving
- advocacy for marginalized groups
Key Concepts
Ethics of care
powerlessness
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does limiting power look like in your life?
A Different Perspective
Can self‑interest conflict with genuine service?
