Quote by Hannah Arendt

Power and violence are opposites where the one rules absolutely, the other is absent. Violence appears where power is in jeopardy, but left to its own course it ends in power's disappearance.

Power and violence are opposites where the one rules absolut

Summary

This quote emphasizes the contrasting nature of power and violence. It suggests that in a situation where power is absolute, violence is not present. Violence, on the other hand, emerges when power is threatened or in danger. However, if violence is allowed to prevail unchecked, it ultimately leads to the demise or loss of power. In this sense, the quote highlights the fragility of power and the destructive consequences of relying solely on violence to maintain control.

By Hannah Arendt

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