Power Quotes

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

25234 quotes

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"Mercy and strength are not opposites; they are partners in true power."
Scipio Africanus
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"Power gained without principle is power that will be lost without warning."
Scipio Africanus
S
"The measure of a man is what he does with power."
Solon
S
"Power without wisdom destroys nations."
Solon
C
"Power without restraint is the death of liberty; restraint without power is impotence."
Cincinnatus
C
"The greatest tyranny is the tyrant who believes himself a savior."
Cincinnatus
C
"Power is a master that enslaves its servants while promising them freedom."
Cincinnatus
T
"I did not seize power—power was always mine by right. The people merely needed reminding."
Tarquin the Proud
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"To understand power, one must first understand the desires of those who lack it."
Alcibiades
A
"The price of power is the constant fear of losing it."
Alcibiades
R
"Power wielded without wisdom is but destructive force"
Romulus
R
"Power is like fire—useful to those who understand it, destructive to those who don't"
Romulus
"Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
Miltiades
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"Those who seek power without wisdom shall find only ruin."
Solon
S
"The greatest strength is knowing when not to use it."
Solon
C
"Power held too long corrupts even the most virtuous soul."
Cincinnatus
C
"Power over others is fleeting; power over oneself is eternal."
Cincinnatus
C
"The powerful man who serves the weak proves his true greatness."
Cincinnatus
T
"The sea is the key to victory for those who command it."
Themistocles
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"The victor builds monuments; the vanquished build resentment."
Themistocles
T
"In the game of thrones, you either win or you die trying."
Themistocles
T
"A man who has nothing left to lose is a dangerous man."
Themistocles
"The mind of a general must be as sharp as his blade."
Miltiades
"A single moment can change the destiny of nations."
Miltiades
A
"I would rather be feared and loved in equal measure than beloved and despised."
Alcibiades
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"The greatest power lies in making others believe in your vision."
Alcibiades
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"I have observed that power corrupts only those weak enough to be corrupted."
Alcibiades
A
"The man who depends entirely on others' approval has already surrendered his power."
Alcibiades
A
"The pursuit of power without virtue is merely the road to self-destruction."
Alcibiades
R
"Power without purpose is merely the tyranny of ambition."
Romulus