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 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.] 
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.
You only have power over people so long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed read more
You only have power over people so long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he's no longer in your power - he's free again.
We defend and we build a way of life, not for America alone, but for all mankind.
We defend and we build a way of life, not for America alone, but for all mankind.
When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt
When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt
Dim with the mist of years, gray flits the shade of power.
Dim with the mist of years, gray flits the shade of power.
 Patience and Gentleness is Power.
   - Leigh Hunt (James Henry Leigh Hunt),  
 Patience and Gentleness is Power.
   - Leigh Hunt (James Henry Leigh Hunt), 
Calmness is the cradle of power.
Calmness is the cradle of power.