Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"Power wielded with humility endures; power wielded with arrogance crumbles."Whiting Williams
"I have learned that true power lies not in command, but in influence."James B. Duke
"The power to change the world lies within each individual who chooses to act."James B. Duke
"The power of mathematics is in its universality."William H. McCallum
"The power of education lies in transformation."William H. McCallum
"A teacher's influence extends far beyond any classroom."William H. McCallum
"A monopoly is a form of intellectual laziness."George M. Pullman
"Ambition without principle is merely the hunger of a tyrant."Elbert Gary
"The mark of true power is the ability to wield it justly."Elbert Gary
"The mark of true strength is knowing when to yield."Elbert Gary
"A man's true power is revealed in how he treats those who cannot benefit him."Elbert Gary
"When you stop trying to impress others, you begin to succeed."Charles Schwab
"The mind is the most powerful tool you possess; master it and master your life."Charles Schwab
"The power of suggestion in human affairs is vastly underestimated and often misunderstood."Hugo Münsterberg
"Power is the ability to influence events and outcomes."Elmer Sperry
"Power without virtue is tyranny."Elmer Sperry
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."Charles Flint
"Power without wisdom is tyranny; wisdom without power is futile."Colby M. Chester
"Power that serves others is the only power worth having."Colby M. Chester
"True power comes not from domination, but from the respect earned through fair dealing."Elbert Gary
"Power without wisdom is like a storm without direction—destructive to all."Elbert Gary
"Power over others is temporary; power within oneself is eternal."Charles Flint
"The most powerful force in any organization is the voluntary cooperation of its members."Whiting Williams
"The source of true power is understanding the nature of things."Thomas J. Watson Sr.
"You can't control the market, but you can control your response to it."Charles Schwab
"The mind is the greatest wealth generator of all."Charles Schwab
"The power to change lies within each individual."John C. Fremont
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."John C. Fremont
"Power without wisdom is tyranny in waiting."Colby M. Chester
"Power that corrupts is power that was never rightfully held."Colby M. Chester