Quote by Leo Tolstoy

What is the cause of historical events? Power. What is power? Power is the sum total of wills transferred to one person. On what condition are the willso fo the masses transferred to one person? On condition that the person express the will of the whole people. That is, power is power. That is, power is a word the meaning of which we do not understand.

What is the cause of historical events? Power. What is power

Summary

This quote suggests that power is the driving force behind historical events. It states that power is the accumulation of individual wills placed in the hands of a single person. This transfer of wills occurs when that person represents the collective will of the masses. However, it also implies that the true meaning of power is not fully comprehended, indicating that its true nature remains elusive and enigmatic.

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Power Humanity History Sociology

By Leo Tolstoy

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