Of all the manifestations* of power, restraint in the use of that power impresses people most.”
*manifestations: apparent signs or indicators
Explain what you think this quotation means and discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with it. Develop your position with reasons and/or specific examples drawn from history, current events, or your own experience, observations, or reading.
Power as defined by an Engineer is directly proportional to the voltage which is the potential at which the current flows. This is practically true as much as it is in the world of science, where facts and figures form the basis of any theory.
Definitely, I stand for the statement, that the refrained use of power impresses people most. But by supporting this I do not want to convey, that when required too, it should not be used. Power is meant to be demonstrated!!
Let me take you back in time - if stating and supporting requires live examples; to the ancient Indian history which opens and eloquently refers to a compelling, convincing and influential character from the time of the Pandavas & Kauravas – The Lord Krishna. He is known to us as GOD, and if I hold up to convey that I am a believer of the almighty, then there isn’t anybody more powerful known as him. Narrating his refrained use I quote two examples – One, He forgave Jiadrath, for his 100 sins before he chopped his head off. Second and the most important – He strongly stood up and was ready to bargain peace for the Pandavas with Kauravas for any deal that would avoid this devastating Epic that he could for see. He knew that they would win but would leave destruction, orphans, widows and tears. He refrain the use to such an extent that he agreed to be called a “Randchod” meaning the man who runs away from the battle ground. What better example can any of us take, if the Lord himself believes in deflecting from it.
Another perspective to look at this would be – An individual or a nation has exhibit such valor that their name is suffice to terrorize masses and put off rulers or nations from fighting, thus acknowledging the powerful, and respecting his use of peaceful dialect to war. Alexander, the great, who opted war not by choice but by shear will to live after his father was assassinated. Once tasted the flavors of success, they stopped for nothing as their insipid tongue earlier, now knew nothing, but determination and accomplishment. Similar example but different on backgrounds comes the King Ashoka, who latter part of life I shall conveniently discard.
Lets us dive out of the past and plunge into what stands ahead as present. United States of America, the developed nation that is persuasive, and is so ardently spoke about by all nations, is another example and is respected today for clasping hands of the UN to stand as a barricade to the present conditions that are favorable and vulnerable to cause war. Again it isn’t that he shall not be able to demonstrate the might of its weaponry, but just that it believes and can see ahead of time the tragedy and grief that follows. This is IMPRESSIVE & RESPECTED!!
Let me know what you think and quote more examples. I am sure we would have some. :)
