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 wisdom is dangerous."
Miles O'Brien
M
"Power is best used to help others."
Miles O'Brien
G
"I've found that power responds only to those who understand it."
Garak
G
"Every person has their price—it's simply a matter of finding it."
Garak
G
"Power without intelligence is merely chaos."
Garak
O
"Power should never be abused, no matter how tempting."
Odo
O
"Power without restraint becomes tyranny."
Odo
B
"Power is dangerous when separated from responsibility."
Benjamin Sisko
K
"Real power lies in the choices we make."
Kes
K
"Power without responsibility corrupts absolutely."
Kes
M
"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
Michael Burnham
M
"Power is a burden we accept to serve others."
Michael Burnham
K
"I've learned that true power comes from lifting others up."
Kira Nerys
K
"I've learned that power without compassion is tyranny."
Kira Nerys
J
"I've seen empires rise and fall. Power without compassion is meaningless."
Jadzia Dax
J
"Power without wisdom is just destruction waiting to happen."
Jadzia Dax
M
"Power without integrity is worthless."
Miles O'Brien
M
"Power is only meaningful if used wisely."
Miles O'Brien
J
"Power without responsibility is just tyranny waiting to happen."
Julian Bashir
J
"The most powerful person is the one who knows they don't need power."
Julian Bashir
G
"The greatest weapon is persuasion."
Garak
G
"A well-placed word can be worth more than a weapon."
Garak
Q
"Power without profit is just noise."
Quark
Q
"Power corrupts, but money is a much more reliable incentive."
Quark
Q
"A smile and a handgun gets you more than just a smile."
Quark
O
"Power without responsibility is dangerous."
Odo
O
"Power should be used responsibly and with humility."
Odo
K
"Power without compassion is dangerous."
Kes
K
"I'm discovering that true power comes from within."
Kes
M
"Power without purpose is destruction."
Michael Burnham