Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"Ambition without honor is a path to ruin."Captain Love
"The pursuit of power corrupts those who forget why they began."Captain Love
"He built me a whole world, and then he tried to keep me in it."Susan Alexander
"The truth about power is that it always ends badly."Susan Alexander
"He wanted to own me the way he owned his things."Susan Alexander
"The worst kind of power is power over another person's dreams."Susan Alexander
"I am big. It's the pictures that got small."Norma Desmond
"I used to be a great woman. I was somebody once, you know."Norma Desmond
"I am not a ghost. I am presence itself."Norma Desmond
"I cannot be replaced. Impossible."Norma Desmond
"I've sacrificed everything for this."Norma Desmond
"The world wasn't ready to let me go."Norma Desmond
"Power in this town belongs to those willing to compromise."Joe Gillis
"Power corrupts slowly at first, then all at once."Joe Gillis
"Every person has the power to change their destiny."Elena Montero
"Power without compassion corrupts the soul."Elena Montero
"Power isn't everything - but it's something."Charles Foster Kane
"The greatest power lies not in the sword, but in the spirit."Zorro
"Real power comes from conviction, not conquest."Zorro
"He controlled everything about my life."Susan Alexander
"He wanted to own my talent, not support it."Susan Alexander
"He showed me that power and love are different things."Susan Alexander
"Power without purpose is merely tyranny."Jedediah Leland
"Power without love is the cruelest master."Jedediah Leland
"Power without purpose is merely tyranny."Captain Love
"A man must be willing to sacrifice everything for power."Captain Love
"The strong have the right to rule the weak."Captain Love
"My will is law in this territory."Captain Love
"My legacy will be one of absolute dominion."Captain Love
"My throne is built upon the obedience of thousands."Captain Love