Quotes about Power
As inscribed on John Keats' tombstone: This Grave contains all that was Mortal, of a YOUNG ENGLISH POET, Who on his Death Bed, in the Bitterness of his Heart, at the Malicious Power of his Enemies Desired these Words to be engraven on his Tomb Stone: Here lies One Whose Name was writ in Water. Feb 24 1821
— John Keats
In passing however I must say of one thing that has pressed upon me lately and encreased my Humility and capability of submission and that is this truth - Men of Genius are great as certain ethereal Chemicals operating on the Mass of neutral intellect - but they have not any individuality, any determined Character - I would call the top and head of those who have a proper self Men of Power.
— John Keats
If you want to be like the folks up on the hill, you have to learn to smile while you kill
— John Lennon
Millions of mind guerrillas Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel.
— John Lennon
The truth is mightier than eloquence, the Spirit greater than genius, faith more than education.
— Martin Luther
Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.
— Epictetus
Let's not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it.
— Vincent Van Gogh
Revival is not just an emotional touch; it's a complete takeover!
— Nancy Leigh DeMoss
The democrats think that as they are equal they ought to be equal in all things.
— Aristotle
The experience of all former ages had shown that of all human governments, democracy was the most unstable, fluctuating and short-lived.
— John Quincy Adams
I believe so much in the power of performance I don't want to convince people. I want them to experience it and come away convinced on their own.
— Marina Abramovic
The reason why we fail to prevail with unconverted men is due to our more fundamental failure to prevail with God in prayer.
— John Mott