Power Quotes

"The pen is the instrument of those who manage the world."

"The dueling of the pen is often more dangerous than that of the sword."

"Power corrupts those who lack the wisdom to wield it responsibly."

"Power without principle is tyranny; principle without power is impotent."

"The exercise of power over others tends to corrupt the character of those who wield it."

"The patriarchal authority of man has been the foundation of all tyranny."

"Nothing so much contributes to corrupt an individual as the exercise of despotic power."

"The exercise of despotism invariably weakens the mind of him who practices it."

"The tyranny of man must be established on universal ignorance."

"All the arts that men indulge in to seduce women are refinements on the art of tyranny."

"Knowledge is not power unless it is applied with wisdom."

"The world belongs to those willing to shape it."

"True power lies in wisdom, not wealth."

"True power emanates from inner conviction."

"Ambition is a great man's madness."

"Haters will broadcast your failure, but whisper your success."

"Men are not naturally tyrannical, but power makes them so."

"Power corrupts those who are weak of spirit."

"Power used wisely is power well spent."

"True strength lies in vulnerability."

"Power without wisdom is tyranny."

"The power to choose one's path, however constrained, remains humanity's greatest treasure."

"Power resides in the hearts and minds of those who believe it is there."

"Money is a power in itself."

"Power, like a desolating pestilence, pollutes whate'er it touches."

"My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"

"The pen, wielded by a determined hand, can change the course of nations."

"Power without conscience becomes tyranny in refined clothing."

"The desire of Man being Infinite, the possession is Infinite & himself Infinite."

"Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful."