Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"Power corrupts when divorced from accountability."Shirin Ebadi
"The measure of a man is what he does with power."F.W. de Klerk
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."F.W. de Klerk
"The unity of people is more powerful than any weapon of oppression."Oliver Tambo
"True power lies in the conviction of one's beliefs."Oliver Tambo
"Women have the power to change the world through unity and determination."Leymah Gbowee
"Power without love is oppressive; love without power is ineffectual."Desmond Tutu
"I believe in the power of individuals to create positive change."Ayaan Hirsi Ali
"True power is the ability to listen and understand those who disagree with you."F.W. de Klerk
"The pursuit of power without principle is the death of civilization."F.W. de Klerk
"Power without conscience is tyranny."Taslima Nasrin
"Power without compassion becomes tyranny; compassion without power cannot change the world."Walter Sisulu
"Power used for the good of all is true power; power used for the few is tyranny."Walter Sisulu
"The power to change the world starts with changing your own mind."Leymah Gbowee
"The power to change the world lies within the collective will of the people"Oliver Tambo
"We cannot negotiate with tyranny from a position of weakness; we must build strength through unity"Oliver Tambo
"The most dangerous idea to any authoritarian is that people deserve better."Shirin Ebadi
"Power without accountability is simply tyranny wearing a different mask."Ayaan Hirsi Ali
"True power lies not in domination, but in the courage to be vulnerable."Leymah Gbowee
"Our greatest power is our ability to envision peace where others see only conflict."Leymah Gbowee
"When we stop seeking permission to be ourselves, we become unstoppable."Leymah Gbowee
"Power given away willingly is far more transformative than power seized by force."Leymah Gbowee
"The power to change the world exists in every individual."Taslima Nasrin
"Women's voices have the power to shake the foundations of oppression."Leymah Gbowee
"Power without accountability is tyranny."Shirin Ebadi
"True power lies in the ability to inspire others toward good."Shirin Ebadi
"The mind is the first battleground. Control thought, and you control freedom."Ayaan Hirsi Ali
"Power without accountability inevitably becomes tyranny."Ayaan Hirsi Ali
"We have the power to create the world we want to see."Malala Yousafzai
"Power without conscience is tyranny; conscience without power is futility."Taslima Nasrin