Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"A nation's strength is measured not by its weapons, but by its people's will."Georgy Zhukov
"True power lies not in weapons, but in the will to use them wisely."Georgy Zhukov
"The power of an idea often exceeds the power of an army."Aleksandr Vasilevsky
"The pursuit of power without principle is the pursuit of destruction."Aleksandr Vasilevsky
"Power is temporary; integrity is eternal."Aleksandr Vasilevsky
"To lead is to bear the weight of decisions that will haunt you long after the battle ends."Konstantin Rokossovsky
"A nation's strength is built not on monuments, but on the character of its people."Ivan Konev
"True power rests in the ability to inspire, not to intimidate."Ivan Konev
"Those who understand the power of words need never resort to violence."Ivan Konev
"The weight of leadership is that every choice affects countless futures."Ivan Konev
"I believe it is important that we use words cautiously and carefully, almost reverently, when we speak of this awesome power."Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Gold-plated staffs and swords are the property of us generals."George S. Patton
"Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise tremendous power."George S. Patton
"Troops are the slaves of the General Staff."George S. Patton
"What we must understand is that the purpose of our power is not to dominate, but to serve."Omar Bradley
"A nation's true strength lies in the character of its people."George C. Marshall
"A nation united in purpose can achieve remarkable things."George C. Marshall
"Weakness invites aggression; strength preserves peace."George C. Marshall
"The burden of power is the obligation to use it wisely."George C. Marshall
"A nation's military reflects its society; reform the army and you begin to reform the nation."Georgy Zhukov
"In crisis, competence becomes the foundation of all authority."Georgy Zhukov
"A nation's future is determined by the decisions of its leaders and the sacrifice of its soldiers."Georgy Zhukov
"The pursuit of power without wisdom leads to destruction."Konstantin Rokossovsky
"The power to command others is ultimately the power to inspire them."Aleksandr Vasilevsky
"The most dangerous weapon is the human will."Bernard Montgomery
"The price of greatness is responsibility."Omar Bradley
"A man can be destroyed but not defeated if he maintains his dignity."Omar Bradley
"Power without morality is tyranny."Omar Bradley
"The power of an idea lies in its ability to unite men."Erwin Rommel
"The greatest weapon is not steel, but the will to prevail."Erwin Rommel