"In this world no one rules by love; if you are but amiable, you are no hero; to be powerful, you must be strong, and to have dominion you must have a genius for organizing"
- John Henry Newman
About this Quote
John Henry Newman's quote speaks with the idea that in order to succeed and have power in this world, one should be strong and have a knack for organizing. Love alone is not enough to rule or have rule. Being amiable is insufficient to be a hero. To be powerful, one must have strength and the capability to organize and lead. This quote speaks to the concept that power and success come from hard work and dedication, not just from being kind and amiable. It is necessary to have a strong will and the capability to organize and lead in order to have power and dominion. Love is necessary, however it is inadequate to be successful in this world.