Nothing destroys authority so much as the unequal and untimely interchange of power, pressed too far and relaxed too much.

Nothing destroys authority so much as the unequal and untimely interchange of power, pressed too far and relaxed too much.

He is most powerful who has power over himself

He is most powerful who has power over himself

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

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

Then, everlasting Love, restrain thy will;
'Tis god-like to have power, but not to kill.

Then, everlasting Love, restrain thy will;
'Tis god-like to have power, but not to kill.

I believe in one thing only, the power of human will.

I believe in one thing only, the power of human will.

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

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

Knowledge is power.

Knowledge is power.

My opinion is, that power should always be distrusted, in
whatever hands it is placed.

My opinion is, that power should always be distrusted, in
whatever hands it is placed.

Power is not alluring to pure minds

Power is not alluring to pure minds