Power Quotes

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

25234 quotes

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"I believe that a woman's power lies not in imitation of men, but in the full expression of her own nature."
Isabella d'Este
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"The power of the soul exceeds the power of the body as heaven exceeds earth."
Marsilio Ficino
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"Power without wisdom is the road to destruction; wisdom without power is futility."
Marsilio Ficino
"Power without wisdom is tyranny"
Giambattista Vico
"Power is the responsibility to serve others"
Giambattista Vico
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"Words have power to transform the world when wielded with care."
Poliziano Angelo
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"The power of words lies not in their sound but in their sense."
Poliziano Angelo
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"Language shapes thought, and thought shapes reality."
Poliziano Angelo
"Power without knowledge is merely tyranny."
Émilie du Châtelet
"Power wielded with kindness is the only legitimate power."
Émilie du Châtelet
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"The power to change the world lies within each human soul."
Pico della Mirandola
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"The power of the individual is amplified when joined with others."
Pico della Mirandola
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"Power reveals character more truthfully than any other circumstance."
Giambattista della Porta
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"Power is most dangerous in the hands of those who never questioned its acquisition."
Giambattista della Porta
"I learned that power without mercy is merely tyranny."
Catherine de Medici
"I understand now that power is lonelier than poverty."
Catherine de Medici
"The price of influence is eternal vigilance and constant doubt."
Catherine de Medici
"The most dangerous moment is when a ruler believes their own propaganda."
Catherine de Medici
"I realized that power without legacy is merely a temporary shadow."
Catherine de Medici
"I have discovered that power answers to beauty more often than to reason."
Catherine de Medici
"I realized that true power lies in knowing what others will do before they do."
Catherine de Medici
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"The greatest power lies not in what we possess, but in what we choose to do with it."
Isabella d'Este
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"I believe that a woman's intellect is her greatest asset."
Isabella d'Este
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"I have always believed that a woman's influence is boundless when properly directed."
Isabella d'Este
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"True power is the ability to elevate others toward goodness."
Marsilio Ficino
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"True power rests in the ability to inspire and elevate consciousness."
Marsilio Ficino
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"The pen is mightier than all the weapons of conquest."
Poliziano Angelo
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"Those who control language control the thoughts of generations."
Poliziano Angelo
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"True power resides not in weapons but in the power of persuasive speech."
Poliziano Angelo
"A woman's greatest power lies not in beauty, but in influence."
Catherine de Medici