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.

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.

He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.

He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.

You shall have joy, or you shall have power, said God; you shall not have both

You shall have joy, or you shall have power, said God; you shall not have both

When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt

When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt

There is no knowledge that is not power

There is no knowledge that is not power

Though the power be wanting, yet the wish is praiseworthy.
[Lat., Ut desint vires tamen est laudanda voluntas.]

Though the power be wanting, yet the wish is praiseworthy.
[Lat., Ut desint vires tamen est laudanda voluntas.]

Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one read more

Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one thing; to be able to dare!

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the read more

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the greater it will be.