Sometimes, power could change hands as quickly as a knife thrust.

Conn Iggulden
About This Quote

Sometimes, power could change hands as quickly as a knife thrust. The intent of this quote is to warn people about the importance of being careful when exercising extreme levels of power over other people. The quote suggests that there are times when the ability to exert extreme power over another person can be so swift, so instantaneous, that it has the potential to leave them in a vulnerable position. In essence, the speaker is warning against the danger of getting too comfortable with your power.

Source: Khan: Empire Of Silver

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