#Power Dynamics

Strength That Uplifts Instead of Holding Others Down

Ultimately, Washington’s quote urges us to reconsider how we define and measure strength in daily interactions. Each decision—to belittle or to encourage, to exclude or to include—tilts us toward pushing down or pulling up. By recognizing that real power is proven not by how low we can press others, but by how high we can help them rise, we begin to cultivate a more generous and sustainable kind of influence. In this way, Washington’s brief remark becomes a practical guide for leadership, citizenship, and character in any era. [...]

In the World of the Blind, the One-Eyed Man Is King — Desiderius Erasmus

Desiderius Erasmus was a 16th-century Dutch philosopher and Christian humanist. His quote reflects Renaissance humanist ideals, promoting knowledge and critical thinking in a world often blind to reason. [...]