Don't take shadows too seriously. Reality is your only safety. Continue to reject illusion.
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Power is domination, control, and therefore a very selective form of truth which is a lie.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Power often distorts truth, turning it into a selective and deceptive narrative.
Wole Soyinka emphasizes that power can manipulate truth to serve its own interests, resulting in a distorted representation of reality. This perspective highlights how those in authority may control information and perception, leading to truths that are actually lies, selectively crafted to maintain domination and control.
Themes
PowerTruthDominationControlManipulation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about political authority and media, this quote can underline how power influences public perception.
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