We cannot live by power, and a culture that seeks to live by it becomes brutal and sterile. But we read more

We cannot live by power, and a culture that seeks to live by it becomes brutal and sterile. But we can die without it.

Dim with the mist of years, gray flits the shade of power.

Dim with the mist of years, gray flits the shade of power.

I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.

I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.

There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creation\'s braggart lords.

There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creation\'s braggart lords.

The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.

The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.

Power is not alluring to pure minds

Power is not alluring to pure minds

The imbecility of men is always inviting the impudence of power.

The imbecility of men is always inviting the impudence of power.

We defend and we build a way of life, not for America alone, but for all mankind.

We defend and we build a way of life, not for America alone, but for all mankind.

The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable read more

The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.