Dictators fall when they’re overconfident; they stay in power when they’re paranoid.
Music’s staying power is a function of how timeless the lyrics, song and production are.
I think that the power is the principle. The principle of moving forward, as though you have the confidence to move forward, eventually gives you confidence when you look back and see what you’ve done.
It is good taste, and good taste alone, that possesses the power to sterilize and is always the first handicap to any creative functioning.
Don’t underestimate the power of your vision to change the world. Whether that world is your office, your community, an industry or a global movement, you need to have a core belief that what you contribute can fundamentally change the paradigm or way of thinking about problems.
Do not borrow the productions of other men’s brains and pens and recite them as a lesson; but make the most of the talents, the brain power, that God has given you.
Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you’re doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you.
I think after Sandy Hook, when Obama went out, and he talked a lot about gun control and met with the parents, there was a sense that something was going to happen. But then, I guess, the power of special interests was greater than public sentiment.
Unions are about the collective leverage, the power of numbers versus the power of capital.
It is the Higher Power which does everything, and the man is only a tool. If he accepts that position, he is free from troubles; otherwise, he courts them.
The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.
Every crisis offers you extra desired power.
By ensuring that no one in government has too much power, the Constitution helps protect ordinary Americans every day against abuse of power by those in authority.
The spread of civilisation may be likened to a fire; first, a feeble spark, next a flickering flame, then a mighty blaze, ever increasing in speed and power.
I have learned that there is more power in a good strong hug than in a thousand meaningful words.
Doing good holds the power to transform us on the inside, and then ripple out in ever-expanding circles that positively impact the world at large.
Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little.
What do I care about law? Ain’t I got the power?
We cannot turn the clock back nor can we undo the harm caused, but we have the power to determine the future and to ensure that what happened never happens again.
No matter what has happened to you in the past or what is going on in your life right now, it has no power to keep you from having an amazingly good future if you will walk by faith in God. God loves you! He wants you to live with victory over sin so you can possess His promises for your life today!
The White House isn’t the place to learn how to deal with international crisis, the balance of power, war and peace, and the economic future of the next generation.
Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force.
Wall Street has too much wealth and political power.
The power of visibility can never be underestimated.
Growing up, my parents were Roman Catholic – strict Catholics – from New Orleans. I understood the idea in the principle of spirituality. I noticed it in the stories that I read. The Trinity was something that was brought up consistently: the power of three. Things happened in threes, and I thought that was brilliant.
You can have the power to destroy, but it doesn’t give you the power to reform, or improve, or build.
Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking.
The timelessness of a concept has to be woven into the running warp of dying time, vertical power has to be wedded to the horizontal earth.
Cash – in savings accounts, short-term CDs or money market deposits – is great for an emergency fund. But to fulfill a long-term investment goal like funding your retirement, consider buying stocks. The more distant your financial target, the longer inflation will gnaw at the purchasing power of your money.
Through consciousness, our minds have the power to change our planet and ourselves. It is time we heed the wisdom of the ancient indigenous people and channel our consciousness and spirit to tend the garden and not destroy it.
Now we have a problem in making our power credible, and Vietnam is the place.
Education is everything – education is your power, education is your way in life for whatever you want to do.
Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions. When there is no sharing of power, no rule of law, no accountability, there is abuse, corruption, subjugation and indignation.
We have a powerful potential in out youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.
And remember, where you have a concentration of power in a few hands, all too frequently men with the mentality of gangsters get control. History has proven that.
The future condition of the conquered power depends on the will of the conquerer.
Love is the power to see similarity in the dissimilar.
Unless you choose to do great things with it, it makes no difference how much you are rewarded, or how much power you have.
Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.
There is an urgent need to stop subsidizing the fossil fuel industry, dramatically reduce wasted energy, and significantly shift our power supplies from oil, coal, and natural gas to wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy sources.
The predator wants your silence. It feeds their power, entitlement, and they want it to feed your shame.
In conclusion, power quotes remind us of the strength, influence, and personal empowerment that reside within each of us. They inspire us to tap into our inner power, embrace our authenticity, and make a positive impact in our lives and the lives of others. Let these quotes ignite your personal power, fuel your determination, and guide you on a path of self-discovery and transformation. Remember, within you lies the power to shape your destiny, overcome obstacles, and create a life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and positive change.
