He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage. Samuel Johnson on power
Power is not sufficient evidence of truth. Samuel Johnson on power
There are few things that we so unwillingly give up, even in advanced age, as the supposition that we still have the power of ingratiating ourselves with the fair sex. Samuel Johnson on power
I've always believed in God. I also think that's the sort of thing that either comes as part of the equipment, the capacity to believe, or at some point in your life, when you're in a position where you actually need help from a power greater than yourself, you simply make an agreement. Stephen King on power
People who believe they have the power to exercise some measure of control over their lives are healthier, more effective and more successful than those who lack faith in their ability to effect changes in their lives. Albert Bandura on power
The power of daring anything their fancy suggest, as always been conceded to the painter and the poet. Horace on power
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. Mary McLeod Bethune on power
The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind. John Stuart Mill on power
Heroes are those who can somehow resist the power of the situation and act out of noble motives, or behave in ways that do not demean others when they easily can. Philip Zimbardo on power
The most efficient water power in the world - women's tears. Wilson Mizner on power
Whenever we seek to avoid the responsibility for our own behavior, we do so by attempting to give that responsibility to some other individual or organization or entity. But this means we then give away our power to that entity. M. Scott Peck on power
Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people. Jean de La Fontaine on power
For as long as the power of America's diversity is diminished by acts of discrimination and violence against people just because they are black, Hispanic, Asian, Jewish, Muslim or gay, we still must overcome. Ron Kind on power
An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, the power to destroy. Daniel Webster on power
There are two kinds of women, those who want power in the world and those who want power in bed. Jackie Kennedy on power
Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours. Elton John on power
Calmness is the cradle of power. J. G. Holland on power
Don't let your will roar when your power only whispers. Thomas Fuller on power
He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles. Walter Scott on power
The power of the periodical press is second only to that of the people. Alexis de Tocqueville on power