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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.
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.
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.
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
All I want is a warm bed and a kind word and unlimited power.
All I want is a warm bed and a kind word and unlimited power.
When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt
When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt
I believe in one thing only, the power of human will.
I believe in one thing only, the power of human will.