Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is
no power but of God: the powers read more

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is
no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

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

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

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control -- these three alone lead to power.

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control -- these three alone lead to power.

All gods are homemade, and it is we who pull their strings, and so, give them the power to pull read more

All gods are homemade, and it is we who pull their strings, and so, give them the power to pull ours.

Iron hand in a velvet glove.

Iron hand in a velvet glove.

All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes read more

All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.

He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.

He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.

Power does not corrupt man; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.

Power does not corrupt man; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.