Power Quotes
Who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it's wielded wisely or poorly.
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"The greatest power is in surrender."Zhuangzi
"Power without wisdom inevitably leads to destruction."Thales of Miletus
"Power rightly used elevates those it serves; wrongly used, it corrupts."Thales of Miletus
"The measure of a person is what they do with power."Pythagoras
"True power lies in the ability to influence without force."Pythagoras
"All things are subject to interpretation; whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power."Laozi
"To become worthy of power, first become worthy of the simple life."Epicurus
"Power flows from understanding the nature of change."Heraclitus
"The measure of a man is what he does with power."Thales of Miletus
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."Thales of Miletus
"Power is responsibility."Thales of Miletus
"Power corrupts those who abuse it."Thales of Miletus
"A tyrant is always stirred up by some sophist or flatterer."Aristotle
"The tongue has no bones but is strong enough to break bones."Pythagoras
"Power without responsibility is tyranny."Pythagoras
"Power that requires constant vigilance is not power at all, but servitude."Epicurus
"When a man is in his prime, none can match him in strength; this is the time to act decisively."Confucius
"The power of virtue is such that it transforms those who practice it and inspires those who witness it."Confucius
"All things flow outward from the fire within."Heraclitus
"The measure of a person is what they do with power."Plato
"Those bound by chains of false belief suffer more than those in actual bondage."Epicurus
"Power corrupts those who seek it, but elevates those who serve."Elrond
"Power wielded without wisdom becomes destruction."Elrond
"True power comes from lifting others up."Timmy
"I'm the hero of this tale."Hans
"You've lost your magic."Hans
"We can rule together as husband and wife."Hans
"I'm afraid I can't let that happen."Hans
"The kingdom belongs to me."Hans
"Charm is my greatest weapon."Hans