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.

Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; read more

Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also.

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control -- these three alone lead to power.

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control -- these three alone lead to power.

Patience and Gentleness is Power.
- Leigh Hunt (James Henry Leigh Hunt),

Patience and Gentleness is Power.
- Leigh Hunt (James Henry Leigh Hunt),

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.

Those who do not wish to kill any one, wish they had the power.
[Lat., Et qui nolunt occidere read more

Those who do not wish to kill any one, wish they had the power.
[Lat., Et qui nolunt occidere quemquam
Posse volunt.]

Dim with the mist of years, gray flits the shade of power.

Dim with the mist of years, gray flits the shade of power.

He hath no power that hath not power to use.

He hath no power that hath not power to use.

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.