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    Whoever can do as he pleases, commands when he entreats.
    [Fr., Qui peut ce qui lui plait, commande alors qu'il prie.]

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A few great minds are enough to endow humanity with monstrous power, but a few great hearts are not enough read more

A few great minds are enough to endow humanity with monstrous power, but a few great hearts are not enough to make us worthy of using it.

by Jean Rostand Found in: Power Quotes,
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The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, read more

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.

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Power has no limits.

Power has no limits.

by Tiberius Caesar Found in: Power Quotes,
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The only real power comes out of a long rifle.

The only real power comes out of a long rifle.

by Joseph Stalin Found in: Power Quotes,
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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.

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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.

by Charles Caleb Colton Found in: Power Quotes,
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Odin, thou whirlwind, what a threat is this
Thou threatenest what transcends thy might, even thine,
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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.

by Matthew Arnold Found in: Power Quotes,
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This administration has broken faith with the people of America.
They have squandered the immense good will extended by other
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This administration has broken faith with the people of America.
They have squandered the immense good will extended by other
nations.

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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

by Alice Walker Found in: Power Quotes,
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