Quotes about Powerful
Nor shall derision prove powerful against those who listen to humanity or those who follow in the footsteps of divinity, for they shall live forever. Forever.
— Khalil Gibran
Every powerful movement has had its philosophy which has gripped the mind, fired the imagination and captured the devotion of its adherents.
— John Stott
History teaches that, when powerful despots can gain something through aggression, they try, by the same methods, to gain more and more and more.
— Dwight D. Eisenhower
To give freedom is still more easy. It is not necessary to guide; it only requires to let go the rein. But to form a free government; that is, to temper together these opposite elements of liberty and restraint in one work, requires much thought, deep reflection, a sagacious, powerful, and combining mind.
— Edmund Burke
Scripture is about suffering. It has given comfort to millions. It has spawned hundreds of wonderful books that highlight God's gentle care and Scripture's probing insights. You can be assured of this: God really does speak in our suffering, and we have good reason to believe that the words he says are good and powerful enough to lighten our pain.
— Edward Welch
Selfishness is never so exquisitely selfish as when it is on its knees. ... Self turns what would otherwise be a pure and powerful prayer into a weak and ineffective one.
— AW Tozer
I have felt the impact of your prayer in these past weeks. I am certain now that nothing has had a more powerful influence on this life of mine than your prayers.
— Jim Elliot
As I read the birth stories about Jesus I cannot help but conclude that though the world may be tilted toward the rich and powerful, God is tilted toward the underdog.
— Philip Yancey
When you think on the powerful truths of Scripture, God uses His Word to change your way of thinking.
— Elizabeth George
Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. Indeed, it is a weapon unique in history, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
It dawned on me that theatre is a powerful weapon for change.
— John Kani
What makes 'The Lorax' such a powerful fable is partly its shamelessness. It pulls no punches; it wears its teacher heart on its sleeve.
— Lydia Millet