Anais Nin
Writer, Diarist
"Violence is a symptom of impotence."
Impotence quotes
Impotence
10 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Hannah Arendt
Philosopher, Political Theorist
"Generally speaking, violence always arises out of impotence. It is the hope of those who have no power."
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Author, Statistician
"A verbal threat is the most authentic certificate of impotence."
Hannah Arendt
Philosopher, Political Theorist
"Violence is an expression of impotence."
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