Quote by Ursula K. LeGuin

The quality of the will to power is, precisely, growth. Achievement is its cancellation. To be, the will to power must increase with each fulfillment, making the fulfillment only a step to a further one. The vaster the power gained the vaster the appetite for more.

The quality of the will to power is, precisely, growth. Achi

Summary

This quote by Friedrich Nietzsche highlights the concept of the "will to power." It suggests that the true essence of this will is found in its constant growth and expansion. According to Nietzsche, achievements and fulfillments act as temporary cancellations of this will, but they should be regarded as mere stepping stones towards greater aspirations. The quote emphasizes that the more power one gains, the stronger their desire becomes for even more. In essence, Nietzsche contends that the will to power is a perpetually increasing force that fuels ambition and thirst for further advancement.

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