The true measure of power lies not in what you can destroy, ... - Trajan

This quote is attributed to Trajan.

"The true measure of power lies not in what you can destroy, but in what you can build."

Trajan Power

Emperor Ancient Rome 53–117

More from Trajan

"Optimus Princeps"

"I have made the most extensive conquests of any Emperor before me"

"The bravest thing I ever did was continue when I wanted to stop"

"A man must make his own way in this world"

"Power without control is just destruction."

"Power is not about control, it's about influence"

"The world doesn't need me to be the hero. It just needs me to be dangerous."

"The claws come out when I need them to."