Quotation by

Susan Orlean

I am of mixed minds about the issue of privacy. On one hand, I understand that information is power, and power is, well, power, so keeping your private information to yourself is essential - especially if you are a controversial figure, a celebrity, or a

Susan Orlean

Power

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Susan Orlean is saying that having control over your personal information is important because it gives you strength and influence. She also implies that this is especially true for people who are well-known or often in the public eye, as they are more vulnerable to losing that control.

More by this author

All quotes by Susan Orlean →

More quotes about Power

See all →

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.

Character is power.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.