Quote by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

You only have power over people so long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he's no longer in your power - he's free again.

You only have power over people so long as you don't take ev

Summary

This quote suggests that true power over someone lies in maintaining a balance of control â€” not completely stripping them of everything they possess. When an individual is left with nothing, they regain their freedom, as they have nothing left to lose and are no longer under the manipulative sway of another. It highlights the liberation that comes with hitting rock bottom, emphasizing that true power lies in the ability to manipulate without completely breaking someone's spirit.

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