Quote by Simone Weil

The appetite for power, even for universal power, is only insane when there is no possibility of indulging it; a man who sees the possibility opening before him and does not try to grasp it, even at the risk of destroying himself and his country, is either

The appetite for power, even for universal power, is only in

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a coward or lacks ambition. This quote suggests that the desire for power becomes irrational when it cannot be fulfilled. However, when there is an opportunity to attain power, whether it be personal or global, individuals who do not seize it are either lacking in boldness or lack the drive to achieve greatness, even if it means sacrificing themselves and their nation in the process. It highlights the relentless pursuit of power sometimes undertaken by individuals who believe in their ability to shape the world according to their own vision.

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