Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"Real power lies in lifting others up, not keeping them down."Harry Oppenheimer
"Power gained through oppression is never legitimate."Walter Sisulu
"Power responsibly used builds nations; power abused destroys them."Walter Sisulu
"The pursuit of power without purpose leaves the soul empty and the nation adrift."Oliver Tambo
"A small group of determined people can accomplish what nations with armies cannot: lasting change."Oliver Tambo
"Our relationship to power determines whether we become liberators or oppressors."Govan Mbeki
"Power without accountability is tyranny; power with accountability is the foundation of democracy."Ahmed Kathrada
"The power of collective action surpasses any individual strength or authority."Ahmed Kathrada
"Solidarity is the weapon of the powerless against the powerful."Joe Slovo
"In unity, the powerless become powerful."Joe Slovo
"The power to change society lies not with the powerful, but with the people."Joe Slovo
"The power of capital is only as great as the vision of those who wield it."Harry Oppenheimer
"To understand power, one must first understand the responsibility that accompanies it."Harry Oppenheimer
"We have been given the gift of being able to make a choice that will affect our future."Desmond Tutu
"Power exercised without wisdom becomes tyranny."F.W. de Klerk
"Power that serves all people transcends politics."F.W. de Klerk
"We must work tirelessly to ensure that power is not concentrated in few hands."Walter Sisulu
"Our greatest power lies in our ability to inspire and transform others."Walter Sisulu
"Power without accountability is tyranny in disguise."Oliver Tambo
"The greatest power is the power to forgive without forgetting."Oliver Tambo
"The greatest power lies not in dominion over others, but in the ability to inspire them."Govan Mbeki
"The power of words lies not in their eloquence, but in their truth."Govan Mbeki
"Power gained through oppression is temporary; power earned through sacrifice is eternal."Ahmed Kathrada
"Power without accountability becomes tyranny."Ahmed Kathrada
"The most powerful tool we have is our voice."Leymah Gbowee
"The power to change the world begins with you."Leymah Gbowee
"Our collective voice is unstoppable."Leymah Gbowee
"We have the power to heal our communities."Leymah Gbowee
"Our greatest power is the power to forgive."Leymah Gbowee
"Power should be used to protect the vulnerable."Shirin Ebadi