Quotes about Power
Optimism is the content of small men in high places.
— F Scott Fitzgerald
In a stupid nation the man of genius becomes a god : everybody worships him and nobody does his will.
— George Bernard Shaw
Rich men without convictions are more dangerous in modern society than poor women without chastity.
— George Bernard Shaw
When the military man approaches, the world locks up its spoons and packs off its womankind.
— George Bernard Shaw
There is nothing that gives a man consequence, and renders him fit for command, like a support that renders him independent of everybody but the State he serves.
— George Washington
Life is always uncertain, and common prudence dictates to every man the necessity of settling his temporal concerns, while it is in his power, and while the mind is calm and undisturbed.
— George Washington
The artistic temperament is a disease that afflicts amateurs. It is a disease which arises from men no having sufficient power of expression to utter and get rid of the element of art in their being.
— GK Chesterton
Your life tomorrow will be determined by the words you speak today.
— Terri Savelle Foy
Because your voice is the most influential voice in your life! If you want to see where your life is headed, listen to the words that are coming out of your mouth.
— Terri Savelle Foy
And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.
— Terry James
God is the Author and the Creator.
— Terry James
Poetry was alive and dangerous.
— Terry Jones