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The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable read more
The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.
The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.
The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.
Every dictator uses religion as a prop to keep himself in power.
Every dictator uses religion as a prop to keep himself in power.
You shall have joy, or you shall have power, said God; you shall not have both
You shall have joy, or you shall have power, said God; you shall not have both
The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, read more
The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.
Fortune, which has a great deal of power in other matters but especially in war, can bring about great changes read more
Fortune, which has a great deal of power in other matters but especially in war, can bring about great changes in a situation through very slight forces.
Power is not alluring to pure minds
Power is not alluring to pure minds
He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.
He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.