The balance of power.

The balance of power.

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.

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

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

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!

There is nothing which power cannot believe of itself, when it is
praised as equal to the gods.
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There is nothing which power cannot believe of itself, when it is
praised as equal to the gods.
[Lat., Nihil est quod credere de se
Non possit, quum laudatur dis aequa potestas.]

Those have most power to hurt us, that we love

Those have most power to hurt us, that we love

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.

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.

The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.