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

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

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

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

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.

The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable read more

The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.

When you start to develop your powers of empathy and imagination, the whole world opens up to you.

When you start to develop your powers of empathy and imagination, the whole world opens up to you.

All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes read more

All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.

Do not ever say that the desire to 'do good' by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity read more

Do not ever say that the desire to 'do good' by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives.

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

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

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.