How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
Quote #4
MACE: You are on this Council, but we do not grant you the rank of Master.
Anakin reacts in anger.
ANAKIN: What?! How can you do this? This is outrageous, it's unfair … I'm more powerful than any of you. How can you be on the Council and not be a Master?
MACE: Take a seat, young Skywalker.
ANAKIN: Forgive me, Master.
It must be quite a smack in the face to know you're more powerful than the whole Jedi Council, but you are still treated like a disobedient child when you act out. So, actually, who is more powerful if Anakin still needs to bow down to their commands? We suppose it's more about different kinds of power, rather than a relative scale. But, all that power isn't worth much if no one trusts you to use it effectively.
Quote #5
PALPATINE: Remember back to your early teachings, Anakin. "All those who gain power are afraid to lose it." Even the Jedi.
That's the thing about power. For the most part, it's pretty addictive. But, we think the reasons the Jedi are afraid to lose power are different than the reasons the Sith have. What do you think?
Quote #6
PALPATINE: […] from a Jedi's point of view. The Sith and the Jedi are similar in almost every way, including their quest for greater power. The difference between the two is the Sith are not afraid of the dark side of the Force. That is why they are more powerful.
ANAKIN: The Sith rely on their passion for their strength. They think inward, only about themselves.
PALPATINE: And the Jedi don't?
ANAKIN: The Jedi are selfless … they only care about others.
Palpatine smiles.
Do the Jedi have a quest for greater power? It seems to us like they are usually just trying to protect the underdog and not necessarily to be in charge. And, are the Sith more powerful than the Jedi?