Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"Self-efficacy is the foundation of human agency."Albert Bandura
"The likelihood that people will act on the basis of their attitudes depends on the strength of their perceived self-efficacy."Albert Bandura
"Self-efficacy is the belief that you can accomplish what you set out to do."Albert Bandura
"The power of science lies not in prediction, but in explanation."Ivan Pavlov
"The power of thought lies in its ability to restructure our reflexes."Ivan Pavlov
"To be truly powerful is to be truly humble."Florence Nightingale
"Power corrupts not because humans are naturally corrupt, but because power changes the contingencies of behavior."B.F. Skinner
"The future is not predetermined; our actions can change its course"James Lovelock
"People's beliefs about their capabilities have a profound effect on their life choices."Albert Bandura
"Self-efficacy is not about having power over others—it's about having power over yourself."Albert Bandura
"The most influential factors in determining behavior are the perceived consequences of actions."Albert Bandura
"The feedback loop between belief and behavior can either empower or limit you."Albert Bandura
"Without a sense of agency, knowledge and skill remain latent and unrealized potential."Albert Bandura
"The power to create change begins with the belief that change is possible."Albert Bandura
"Power without responsibility is tyranny; knowledge without compassion is cruelty."Edward Jenner
"The power of prevention lies not in domination, but in the gift of life itself."Edward Jenner
"The power of habit lies in its invisibility and strength."Ivan Pavlov
"The power of habit is the power to reshape destiny itself."Ivan Pavlov
"The power of repetition lies in its ability to reshape reality itself."Ivan Pavlov
"The very foundation of power is knowledge."Florence Nightingale
"The power of positive reinforcement is unlimited."B.F. Skinner
"Power without responsibility corrupts quickly."B.F. Skinner
"Power is the ability to generate new possibilities for action."Humberto Maturana
"It is the inevitable fate of absolute power that it converts those who wield it into madmen."Sigmund Freud
"The power of the mind is unlimited if you believe in yourself."Chien-Shiung Wu
"I believe that knowledge is the greatest power one can possess."Chien-Shiung Wu
"The mind is the most powerful tool you possess. Use it wisely."Chien-Shiung Wu
"The power of vaccination lies not in its complexity, but in its elegant simplicity."Edward Jenner
"Power without wisdom is danger; knowledge without application is waste."Edward Jenner
"Understanding genetics gives us power over disease."James Watson