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.

Calmness is the cradle of power.

Calmness is the cradle of power.

Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from read more

Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from me.

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.

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

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

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

Without his rod revers'd,
And backward mutters of dissevering power.

Without his rod revers'd,
And backward mutters of dissevering power.

Their insatiable lust for power is only equaled by their incurable impotence in exercising it.

Their insatiable lust for power is only equaled by their incurable impotence in exercising it.

Give me a lever long enough
And a prop strong enough,
I can single handed move the read more

Give me a lever long enough
And a prop strong enough,
I can single handed move the world.