# Quote — John Twelve Hawks, The Traveler

> The urge to control others is very strong, but the desire for freedom and the ability to show compassion will always survive. Darkness is everywhere, but the Light still appears.

- Author: [John Twelve Hawks](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-twelve-hawks.md)
- Book: [The Traveler](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-twelve-hawks/the-traveler.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-twelve-hawks/the-traveler/the-urge-to-control

## More from this book

> "I hate zoos," she told Gabriel. "They remind me of prisons."
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> "People like to see animals."
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> "Citizens want to kill wild creatures or put them into cages. It helps them forget that they're also prisoners."

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-twelve-hawks/the-traveler/i-hate-zoos.md)

> Virtue is admirable, but boring.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-twelve-hawks/the-traveler/virtue-is-admirable.md)

> Most people go through life never knowing the truth about the major events of their time. They're watching a farce performed at the edge of the stage while the real drama is going on behind the curtain.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-twelve-hawks/the-traveler/most-people-go-through.md)