Power acquired by violence is only a Posted on January 23, 2016January 23, 2011 by admin “Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.” — Denis Diderot Author: Denis Diderot Category: power Tags: power, Denis Diderot Spread the love Related posts: It is folly for a man to Power has only one duty – to Immense power is acquired by assuring yourself Ambition is the immoderate desire for power.