Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"Those who rise to power often find themselves prisoners of their position."Pompey
"Destiny belongs to those who seize it."Hannibal
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."Hannibal
"The measure of a person is what they do with power."Solon
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."Solon
"The measure of a person is what they do with power."Lycurgus
"The wealth of a nation lies in its people, not in its gold."Lycurgus
"Mercy and strength are not opposites; they are partners in true power."Romulus
"The power to create gives one the power to destroy; use it wisely."Romulus
"The foundation of power is not fear, but the willing consent of the governed."Romulus
"In humility lies the foundation of true power."Romulus
"The power to create is the power to change the course of history."Romulus
"The true power is not in commanding obedience, but inspiring excellence."Romulus
"In the shadow of absolute power, even whispers become thunder."Tarquin the Proud
"Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts the legacy."Tarquin the Proud
"Power that stems from fear is power on borrowed time."Tarquin the Proud
"The greatest power is the power to forgive those who would oppose you."Tarquin the Proud
"Power pursued at any cost costs more than power is worth."Tarquin the Proud
"The most destructive force is not war but a tyrant's unchecked will."Tarquin the Proud
"The measure of a person is what they do with power."Alcibiades
"The pursuit of power reveals one's true nature."Alcibiades
"Pride is the shadow of achievement."Alcibiades
"Power corrupts those who are weak of spirit."Alcibiades
"Fear of the people is the tyrant's greatest weakness."Cleisthenes
"The ballot is mightier than the throne."Cleisthenes
"The pen and the vote—these are the weapons of the free."Cleisthenes
"The ostracism process reminds us that even the mightiest can fall."Cleisthenes
"To organize the people is to unlock their collective potential."Cleisthenes
"Power without accountability is the beginning of tyranny."Lycurgus
"Power without wisdom is like a sword in the hands of a child."Scipio Africanus