Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"The most powerful tool is not a weapon, but an idea."William Halsey
"Power without principle is tyranny; principle without power is impotent."Hasso von Manstein
"The measure of a nation lies not in its weapons, but in the character of its people."Hideki Tojo
"Power without wisdom leads inevitably to destruction."Hideki Tojo
"A nation's fate rests upon the decisions of its leaders in critical hours."Hideki Tojo
"The mind is the true battlefield; master your thoughts and you master your destiny."Douglas MacArthur
"The power to command is meaningless without the wisdom to use it justly."Albert Kesselring
"True power lies in the ability to inspire, not to command."Chiang Kai-shek
"Power without principle is tyranny."Chiang Kai-shek
"To possess power is to bear the burden of responsibility."Chiang Kai-shek
"The greatest power is the power to inspire without coercion."Tomoyuki Yamashita
"Those who seek power are least suited to wield it."Tomoyuki Yamashita
"Power without principle is merely tyranny."Hideki Tojo
"Power corrupts those who do not examine their hearts."Hideki Tojo
"Naval power is the ultimate expression of national will and determination."William Halsey
"A nation's strength at sea determines its strength in the world."William Halsey
"Naval power is ultimately about the character and skill of the men who serve it."William Halsey
"True power comes from the ability to inspire others, not to command them."Chiang Kai-shek
"The price of greatness is responsibility."Douglas MacArthur
"Words shape reality; choose them with the care of a craftsman."Tomoyuki Yamashita
"Weakness invites aggression; strength preserves peace."Chiang Kai-shek
"The mind, when focused, becomes an unstoppable force."Chiang Kai-shek
"Power without wisdom is merely the ability to cause greater destruction."Isoroku Yamamoto
"A commander must be prepared to make decisions that haunt him for the rest of his life; this is the true burden of command."Hasso von Manstein
"A nation's strength is measured not by its weapons, but by the resolve of its people."Hideki Tojo
"Pride can be both a nation's greatest asset and its fatal weakness."Hideki Tojo
"The strength of an empire lies in the unity of its people."Hideki Tojo
"Power without responsibility is tyranny waiting to happen."Hideki Tojo
"The paradox of power is that it grows in those who do not seek it recklessly."Hideki Tojo
"A nation united in purpose can overcome any external challenge."Hideki Tojo