In my opinion, most of the great men of the past were only there for the beer - the wealth, prestige and grandeur that went with the power.

Every crisis offers you extra desired power.

There is no force so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

Moral power is probably best when it is not used. The less you use it the more you have.

I believe in the power of weakness.

Power and position often make a man trifle with the truth.

There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.

Ironically, women who acquire power are more likely to be criticized for it than are the men who have always had it.

Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor.

Unlimited power corrupts the possessor.