Power Quotes

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

25234 quotes

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"Power without wisdom is like fire without air—it consumes itself."
Empedocles
L
"Power is not given to you. You have to take it"
Lee Evans
S
"Pride blinds the eyes before the fall comes."
Sophocles
S
"True power lies in knowing when not to use force."
Sophocles
R
"True power comes from within, not from external circumstances."
Russell Brand
R
"Real power is the power to transform consciousness."
Russell Brand
D
"The conquest of the mind is greater than the conquest of kingdoms."
Democritus
P
"Power isn't about control, it's about influence."
Peter Kay
L
"Power isn't control - it's the ability to make someone see things your way."
Lee Evans
R
"Power without purpose corrupts even the most noble."
Russell Brand
E
"Power without wisdom leads to destruction."
Empedocles
F
"Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, but we keep trying anyway."
Frankie Boyle
F
"Power without responsibility is just tyranny with better intentions."
Frankie Boyle
R
"Power corrupts."
Ricky Gervais
R
"Power grows."
Ricky Gervais
L
"Power without compassion is tyranny; compassion without power is helplessness."
Lee Evans
"Power over others is weak; power over yourself is strong"
Miranda Hart
"Power is not given to you, you have to take it"
Miranda Hart
P
"True power lies in lifting others up."
Peter Kay
P
"Power without compassion is tyranny."
Peter Kay
H
"Power corrupts; humility protects."
Hugh Laurie
H
"Power without integrity is tyranny."
Hugh Laurie
R
"Power is most evident in those who appear to have none."
Russell Brand
R
"Power corrupts, but lack of power makes you bitter."
Ricky Gervais
F
"Power without responsibility is just tyranny with better PR."
Frankie Boyle
"Power isn't about control; it's about the ability to choose."
Miranda Hart
L
"True power lies in lifting others up, not tearing them down."
Lee Evans
L
"Power shared is power multiplied."
Lee Evans
R
"The power of a single expression can move mountains in the human heart."
Rowan Atkinson
R
"Power corrupts, but powerlessness corrupts absolutely."
Russell Brand