Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"Power is the ability to do what is good, not what is easy."Horatio Nelson
"True power lies in the ability to lift others up, not to tear them down."Horatio Nelson
"The pursuit of power often leads to the loss of one's humanity."Ulysses S. Grant
"The pursuit of power for its own sake leads to corruption."Arthur Wellesley
"I have learned that power without principle is tyranny."Arthur Wellesley
"A kingdom built on fear will crumble like sand."Saladin
"The powerful man is he who can command his appetites."Saladin
"Power without love becomes tyranny."Saladin
"I learned that power without purpose is merely oppression."William the Conqueror
"Fear is the tool of tyrants; respect is the tool of kings."William the Conqueror
"I have learned that power corrupts most who wield it; remain vigilant."William the Conqueror
"To act with conviction is to act with power."Horatio Nelson
"I am the flail of God. Had you not created great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you."Genghis Khan
"All who surrender will be spared; all who resist will be destroyed."Genghis Khan
"The pen is mightier than the sword, yet I have always kept both close."Frederick the Great
"Jesus Christ is the source of my power, not myself."Joan of Arc
"Where there is purpose, there is power."Joan of Arc
"The weakness of men is not their strength, but their unwillingness to use it wisely."Arthur Wellesley
"Power is the ability not to have to please."Hannibal Barca
"Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely."Hannibal Barca
"Power lies in unity."Hannibal Barca
"Greatness is not given; it is seized."Horatio Nelson
"The man who masters his fears masters his destiny."Horatio Nelson
"The future is written by those who dare to write it."Horatio Nelson
"A king is not born; he is made through constant struggle and sacrifice."Frederick the Great
"Power without wisdom is like a sword in the hands of a madman."Frederick the Great
"Those who seek power for its own sake will find it hollow and short-lived."Saladin
"The greatest proof of strength is knowing when not to use it."Saladin
"The greatest joy a man can know is to conquer his enemies and drive them before him."Genghis Khan
"I have not come into this world to make men better, but to make use of their weaknesses."Genghis Khan