Power Quotes

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

25234 quotes

K
"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
Kathryn Janeway
Q
"You call it luck. I call it the inevitable outcome of inferior intellect."
Q
Q
"Power is the only currency that matters in the universe."
Q
D
"Power isn't about dominance—it's about influence and inspiration."
Deanna Troi
D
"Power is most dangerous when wielded without wisdom."
Deanna Troi
G
"Power without compassion is just tyranny."
Geordi La Forge
G
"Power is only meaningful if it's used responsibly."
Geordi La Forge
S
"The collective demanded conformity. I now value individuality."
Seven of Nine
S
"I was an instrument of assimilation. Now I choose my own purpose."
Seven of Nine
T
"Power without restraint leads to destruction."
Tuvok
T
"Power corrupts when not balanced by ethics."
Tuvok
G
"The greatest power you have is the power to choose."
Guinan
C
"Power wielded without wisdom becomes tyranny."
Chakotay
C
"True power lies in the ability to influence without force."
Chakotay
B
"True power comes from integrity, not authority."
Beverly Crusher
N
"Power corrupts, but the lack of power leaves one defenseless."
Neelix
N
"True power lies in influence, not domination."
Neelix
K
"A captain's greatest power lies in her people, not her weapons."
Kathryn Janeway
K
"True power comes from empowering others, not controlling them."
Kathryn Janeway
D
"The future is not written. We have the power to shape it."
Deanna Troi
D
"Power without responsibility is dangerous."
Deanna Troi
D
"Power is most meaningful when used to help others."
Deanna Troi
G
"Power without wisdom is just destruction waiting to happen."
Geordi La Forge
G
"Power corrupts when it's not balanced by compassion."
Geordi La Forge
Q
"I am Q. You may address me as such."
Q
Q
"Power without understanding is merely destruction waiting to happen."
Q
S
"Power without restraint leads to tyranny."
Seven of Nine
S
"Power is most effective when restrained by ethics."
Seven of Nine
W
"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
Worf
W
"Power corrupts those without honor to guide them."
Worf