Power is given only to him who dares to stoop and take it ... one must have the courage to dare.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky
About This Quote

Power is given only to him who dares to stoop and take it … one must have the courage to dare. This quote is meant to inspire people who want power, but aren’t sure how to get it. It tells them that sometimes you have to be willing to do things that might make you unpopular. It also reminds them that if they truly want something, they must never give up on getting it.

Source: Crime And Punishment

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