Power Quotes

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

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"The power of an idea lies not in its novelty, but in the courage of those who champion it."
Govan Mbeki
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"The greatest battles are often fought not with weapons, but with words."
Helen Suzman
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"Power should serve the people, not dominate them."
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
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"The power of the people united is far greater than any institution that would divide them"
Joe Slovo
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"Transformation begins when the powerless refuse to accept their powerlessness"
Joe Slovo
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"The greatest power lies in collective action, not individual achievement"
Joe Slovo
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"The power to change the world resides in the choices we make in small moments."
Ahmed Kathrada
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"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
Oliver Tambo
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"Where there is reckless abuse of power, there is no one who can call the masters to account."
Oliver Tambo
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"The power to change the world lies within each of us."
Oliver Tambo
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"True power comes from understanding, not from domination."
Walter Sisulu
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"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
Walter Sisulu
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"One man's determination can reshape an entire industry."
Harry Oppenheimer
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"Power without accountability is tyranny in waiting."
Harry Oppenheimer
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"Power is the ability to shape your own destiny."
Harry Oppenheimer
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"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
F.W. de Klerk
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"The greatest power we possess is the power to remain true to our convictions."
Helen Suzman
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"The most powerful tool against injustice is the human voice raised in protest."
Helen Suzman
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"Every individual has the capacity to influence the course of events."
Helen Suzman
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"We are makers of our own destiny, limited only by our willingness to act."
Helen Suzman
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"Language itself is a battleground where the powerful seek to define reality for the powerless."
Govan Mbeki
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"The nature of power is that it corrupts not through malice, but through the slow erosion of conscience."
Govan Mbeki
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"Power without accountability is tyranny wearing the mask of necessity."
Govan Mbeki
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"The power to change the world lies in the hands of those willing to organize."
Joe Slovo
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"The greatest power is the power to inspire others to believe in possibility."
Joe Slovo
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"The pursuit of power without principle leads to tyranny."
Joe Slovo
J
"The power of collective action lies in its inevitability."
Joe Slovo
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"The power to change lies within each person who chooses to take responsibility."
F.W. de Klerk
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"The strength of a company lies in its vision."
Harry Oppenheimer
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"True power comes from enabling others to succeed."
Harry Oppenheimer