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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Rana Sarkar

Quote of the Day by Carl Jung: ‘Where love rules, there is no will to power, and where power predominates…’ - Why the founder of analytical psychology believed the urge to dominate can damage relationships

In Game of Thrones, the battle between love and power was never just about kingdoms or the Iron Throne. It was personal. Daenerys Targaryen began as a compassionate liberator who wanted to protect the powerless, but her lust for control slowly changed the way she treated people around her.

The whole series seemed to revolve around one psychological truth: the stronger the hunger for power became, the harder it was for genuine love to survive. In real life too, people struggle to balance ambition, influence, and emotional connection. A common example can be seen in men who spend years chasing money, success, and stability for the sake of the people they love.

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