will to power

American  

noun

1. (in the philosophy of Nietzsche) the self-assertive creative drive in all individuals, regarded as the supreme quality of the superman.

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Etymology

Origin of will to power

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

There is only a will to power.

From Salon

McConnell has never once put the good of the nation before his own will to power.

From Salon

At the exact same time, our will to power through to the end just slammed into a wall.

From The Verge

He was there for them, a vehicle for their resentments and, critically, their will to power.

From Salon

From the start of this mini summer knockout the discussion in the Paris dressing room has been about his will to power, his absolute conviction that this will be PSG’s year.

From The Guardian