Power Quotes

Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.

25234 quotes

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"Power without accountability is tyranny."
Thaddeus Ross
T
"The most dangerous thing is an unchecked power."
Thaddeus Ross
T
"Real power is knowing when not to use it."
Thaddeus Ross
T
"Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely."
Thaddeus Ross
J
"Real power comes from understanding your limitations, not ignoring them."
James Rhodes
T
"We have to be put in check. What happens if we can't?"
Tony Stark (Civil War)
S
"I can't control it when I'm angry. People nearby... they get hurt."
Scarlet Witch (Civil War)
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"Power without responsibility is just tyranny."
Maria Hill
M
"I've learned that power must be earned through competence and character."
Maria Hill
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"I've seen what power does to people. It's not pretty."
Clint Barton (Civil War)
S
"I've seen too much to believe that power solves everything."
Steve Rogers (Civil War)
S
"I've never sought power, but I've always stood up to it."
Steve Rogers (Civil War)
N
"Power without responsibility is just destruction."
Natasha Romanoff (Civil War)
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"I've learned that power is a responsibility, not a right."
Natasha Romanoff (Civil War)
T
"The throne demands sacrifice, not sentiment."
T'Challa (Civil War)
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"The price of power is often paid in loss."
T'Challa (Civil War)
T
"The greatest power lies in the choice not to use it."
T'Challa (Civil War)
V
"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
Vision (Civil War)
V
"I possess the ability to end conflict. I choose not to abuse it."
Vision (Civil War)
V
"To have power is to have responsibility. One cannot be separated from the other."
Vision (Civil War)
T
"If you won't police yourselves, the world will do it for you."
Thaddeus Ross
T
"The moment you think you're above oversight is the moment you become dangerous."
Thaddeus Ross
T
"That I will work."
Tony Stark (Civil War)
T
"I have the resources."
Tony Stark (Civil War)
J
"Real power comes from knowing your limits and pushing past them."
James Rhodes
J
"Power without compassion is tyranny."
James Rhodes
N
"Power without purpose is just noise."
Nick Fury (Age of Ultron)
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"Power corrupts those weak enough to let it."
Nick Fury (Age of Ultron)
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"Real power comes from conviction, not weapons."
Clint Barton (Civil War)
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"Power corrupts unless you remember why you wanted it."
Clint Barton (Civil War)