Famous quote by Harold MacMillan

Mobile Desktop
Power? Its like a Dead Sea fruit. When you achieve it, there is nothing there
Like

"Power? It's like a Dead Sea fruit. When you achieve it, there is nothing there"

- Harold MacMillan

About this Quote

This quote by Harold MacMillan is a reflection on the nature of power. He suggests that power resembles a Dead Sea fruit, which is a fruit that is discovered in the Dead Sea region that is understood for being inedible. By comparing power to this fruit, MacMillan is suggesting that power is ultimately unfulfilling and unsatisfying. He suggests that when one attains power, they will find that there is absolutely nothing there, as the fruit is inedible. This quote is a pointer that power is not a source of true fulfillment and that it ought to not be searched for its own sake. Rather, MacMillan suggests that we should concentrate on other things that bring us pleasure and fulfillment, such as significant relationships and experiences. Eventually, this quote acts as a tip that power is an empty pursuit and that real fulfillment comes from other sources.

About the Author

Harold MacMillan This quote is written / told by Harold MacMillan between February 10, 1894 and December 29, 1986. He was a famous Politician from England. The author also have 26 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: Great talents are the most lovely and often the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity. They hang upon
Carl Jung
"Great talents are the most lovely and often the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity. They hang upon the most slender twigs that are easily snapped off"
Carl Jung, Psychologist
Small: One that would have the fruit must climb the tree - Thomas Fuller
Thomas Fuller
"One that would have the fruit must climb the tree"
Thomas Fuller, Clergyman
Small: Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit - Kahlil Gibran
Kahlil Gibran
"Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit"
Kahlil Gibran, Poet
Small: A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin what else does a man need to be happy? - Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
"A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?"
Albert Einstein, Physicist
Small: I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice - Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
"I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice"
Abraham Lincoln, President
Small: Youve got to go out on a limb sometimes because thats where the fruit is - Will Rogers
Will Rogers
"You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is"
Will Rogers, Actor
Small: Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn - Walter Scott
"Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn"
Walter Scott, Novelist
Small: Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand - Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
"Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand"
Mother Teresa, Leader
Small: Dont be afraid to go out on a limb. Its where all the fruit is - Shirley MacLaine
"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. It's where all the fruit is"
Shirley MacLaine, Actress
Small: I like fruit baskets because it gives you the ability to mail someone a piece of fruit without appearing insan
"I like fruit baskets because it gives you the ability to mail someone a piece of fruit without appearing insane. Like, if someone just mailed you an apple you'd be like, 'huh? What the hell is this?' But if it's in a fruit basket you're like, 'this is nice!'"
Demetri Martin, Comedian