The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.

The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it; to
know its pleasures, we read more

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it; to
know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it: the
pains of power are real, its pleasure imaginary.

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.

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

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

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.

The only real power comes out of a long rifle.

The only real power comes out of a long rifle.

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any

Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one read more

Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one thing; to be able to dare!

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

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