Quote by Olive Schreiner

Power! Did you ever hear of men being asked whether other souls should have power or not? It is born in them. You may dam up the fountain of water, and make it a stagnant marsh, or you may let it run free and do its work; but you cannot say whether it shall be there; it is there. And it will act, if not openly for good, then covertly for evil; but it will act.

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This quote suggests that power is an innate quality within humans. It cannot be granted or denied by others. Power is compared to a fountain of water that cannot be controlled, only directed. It implies that individuals possess inherent power that will manifest either towards good or evil, regardless of outside influence. However, this power should be acknowledged and allowed to flow freely, as attempting to suppress it may lead to negative consequences.

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