Power Quotes

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

25234 quotes

"Power corrupts those who forget their humble origins."
Georgy Malenkov
"Power properly exercised creates conditions for collective flourishing."
Georgy Malenkov
V
"The power of conviction can move mountains that weapons cannot."
Vo Nguyen Giap
V
"We learned that moral authority is stronger than military authority."
Vo Nguyen Giap
R
"A commander's reputation precedes him into battle."
Rodolfo Graziani
R
"Soldiers are the instruments through which nations achieve their will."
Rodolfo Graziani
R
"Authority derives its legitimacy from the willingness to use force."
Rodolfo Graziani
R
"Power without military backing is merely an illusion."
Rodolfo Graziani
C
"Use your power to lift others up, not to push them down."
Colin Powell
N
"The power to change the world lies not in the hands of kings but in the hearts of men."
Nikita Khrushchev
"A nation's strength lies not only in its weapons but in its resolve."
William Westmoreland
N
"The measure of a person is what they do with power."
Norman Schwarzkopf
N
"I've come to understand that true power lies in serving others."
Norman Schwarzkopf
"We must guard against the tendency to concentrate power in too few hands."
Georgy Malenkov
"Power without responsibility leads to tyranny; responsibility without power leads to weakness."
Georgy Malenkov
R
"The strength of a nation lies not in its weapons, but in the character of its people."
Richard Winters
V
"Power without responsibility breeds only corruption."
Vo Nguyen Giap
V
"The greatest power lies in unity of purpose."
Vo Nguyen Giap
"Power without accountability corrupts the most noble intentions."
William Westmoreland
A
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."
Albert Kesselring
A
"A commander's reputation precedes him."
Albert Kesselring
"To seek power over others is to diminish one's own humanity."
Georgy Malenkov
N
"It is my firm belief that we will bury you."
Nikita Khrushchev
N
"Power without responsibility is the root of tyranny."
Nikita Khrushchev
N
"Power without limits corrupts even the best intentions."
Nikita Khrushchev
C
"Use your power to lift others up, not tear them down."
Colin Powell
C
"The most powerful tool you have is your voice. Use it wisely."
Colin Powell
N
"Power without wisdom is tyranny; wisdom without power is irrelevant."
Norman Schwarzkopf
N
"I believe that true power comes from the ability to inspire others to voluntary action."
Norman Schwarzkopf
A
"The air belongs to those with the will to master it."
Albert Kesselring