Max Stirner Quotes

Might was the measure of right.

All political questions, all matters of right, are at bottom only questions of might.

His essence was force ... the relish of power, and command.

In this world, all power rests upon force.

Power tires only those who do not have it.

Power is the most persuasive rhetoric.

I believe in power.

Power never takes a back step—only in the face of more power.

Don't be deceived. There is no justice but strength.

The opinion of the strongest is always the best.

Power must be strong.

The strongest is never strong enough to always be the master unless he transforms strength into right…

I have lots of power in my hands.

Only force rules. Force is the first law

The people rate strength before everything.

Oh yes, right—right. What is the use of having right on your side if you have not got might?

The most important thing about power is to make sure you don't have to use it.

Power is not something that can be assumed or discarded at will like underwear.

The concept of power we admire is power over someone else.

Power is paradoxical.

Power is the ability to get things done.

Power when wielded by abnormal energy is the most serious of facts.

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.

Nobody is as powerful as we make them out to be.

You have no power at all if you do not exercise constant power.