Domination Conquest Imperialism Quotes

“They (Romans) were conquerors, and for that you want only brute force - nothing to boast of, when you have it, since your strength is just an accident arising from the weakness of others. They grabbed what they could get for the sake of what was to be got. It was just robbery with violence, aggravated murder on a great scale, and men going at it blind - as is very proper for those who tackle a darkness. The conquest of the earth which mostly means the taking it away from those who have a different complexion or slightly flatter noses than ourselves, is not a pretty thing when you look into it too much. What redeems it is the idea only. An idea at the back of it; not a sentimental pretence but an idea; and an unselfish belief in the idea - something you can set up, and bow down before, and offer a sacrifice to...”
― Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness

“I can always tell an intelligent man is attracted to me in the ways that he attempts to dominate over me with his intellect. I can always spot a wiser man when he doesn't.”
― Echo Kind

“House rule number nine. No roach shall drink or eat out of the good cups in the kitchen. The plastic cups are in the pantry.”
― La Tisha Honor, Teen Roach

“This world, with its partitioned nations and its mercenary class, seems to be a substantial establishment for a few wise men who make the most out of the stupidity of the many.”
― Surya Sree

“I can always tell an intelligent man is attracted to me in the ways that he attempts to dominate over me with his intelligect.  I can always spot a wiser man when he doesn't.”
― Echo Kind