Ian GregoireWhat is the point of having all this power if you can’t force people to do what you want?
About This Quote
In this quote, you can see that the narrator is a ruthless dictator who has used his power to try and control the people in his nation. He’s a very powerful man in a world of very powerful men. He makes a point to note that everyone in his world is terrified of him, completely under his control. And, when he does have enough power to force people to do what he wants, he always ends up being disappointed.
This isn’t a person who is going to win any popularity contests in his own country. In fact, the only reason why he’s so far in power is because of fear alone.
Source: The Exercise Of Vital Powers
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