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The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any
We often say how impressive power is. But I do not find it impressive at all. The guns and the read more
We often say how impressive power is. But I do not find it impressive at all. The guns and the bombs, the rockets and the warships, are all symbols of human failure. They are necessary symbols. They protect what we cherish. But they are witness to hum.
Though the power be wanting, yet the wish is praiseworthy.
[Lat., Ut desint vires tamen est laudanda voluntas.]
Though the power be wanting, yet the wish is praiseworthy.
[Lat., Ut desint vires tamen est laudanda voluntas.]
The law has no power over heroes.
The law has no power over heroes.
He hath no power that hath not power to use.
He hath no power that hath not power to use.
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 power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
O what is it proud slime will not believe
Of his own worth, to hear it equal praised
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O what is it proud slime will not believe
Of his own worth, to hear it equal praised
Thus with the gods?