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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.
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control -- these three alone lead to power.
Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control -- these three alone lead to power.
The most powerful person is he who is able to do least himself and burden others most with the things read more
The most powerful person is he who is able to do least himself and burden others most with the things for which he lends his name and pockets the credit.
The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.
The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.
Dim with the mist of years, gray flits the shade of power.
Dim with the mist of years, gray flits the shade of power.
The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking...the solution to this problem lies in the read more
The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking...the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker.
All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes read more
All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.
