I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.

I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.

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 only have power over people so long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed read more

You only have power over people so long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he's no longer in your power - he's free again.

Patience and Gentleness is Power.
- Leigh Hunt (James Henry Leigh Hunt),

Patience and Gentleness is Power.
- Leigh Hunt (James Henry Leigh Hunt),

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control -- these three alone lead to power.

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control -- these three alone lead to power.

Power is when you have every justification to kill someone, and then you don't

Power is when you have every justification to kill someone, and then you don't

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.]

All I want is a warm bed and a kind word and unlimited power.

All I want is a warm bed and a kind word and unlimited power.

The only real power comes out of a long rifle.

The only real power comes out of a long rifle.