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