Hateful is the power, and pitiable is the life, of those who wish to be feared rather than loved.

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant.

The only thing that white people have that black people need, or should want, is power-and no one holds power forever.

The love of liberty is the love of others the love of power is the love of ourselves.

Odd how the creative power at once brings the whole universe to order.

Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little.

He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage.

Power is not sufficient evidence of truth.

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.

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.