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Odin, thou whirlwind, what a threat is this
Thou threatenest what transcends thy might, even thine,
For read more
Odin, thou whirlwind, what a threat is this
Thou threatenest what transcends thy might, even thine,
For of all powers the mightiest far art thou,
Lord over men on earth, and Gods in Heaven;
Yet even from thee thyself hath been withheld
One thing--to undo what thou thyself hast ruled.
I do believe we're all connected. I do believe in positive energy. I do believe in the power of prayer. read more
I do believe we're all connected. I do believe in positive energy. I do believe in the power of prayer. I do believe in putting good out into the world. And I believe in taking care of each other.
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the read more
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
Whoever can do as he pleases, commands when he entreats.
[Fr., Qui peut ce qui lui plait, commande alors read more
Whoever can do as he pleases, commands when he entreats.
[Fr., Qui peut ce qui lui plait, commande alors qu'il prie.]
Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope; it can outlast read more
Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope; it can outlast anything. Love still stands when all else has fallen.
Iron hand in a velvet glove.
Iron hand in a velvet glove.
I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right read more
I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good.
Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.
Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.
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.