It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.

The power of faith will often shine forth the most when the character is naturally weak.

I don't have a set of tenets, but I live an ethical life. I practice a humility that presupposes there's a power greater than myself. And I always believe, don't inflict harm where it's not necessary.

The power of lying is much less than the power of what is not to be discussed.

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves - there lies the great, singular power of self-respect.

Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn.

As women slowly gain power, their values and priorities are reshaping the agenda. A multitude of studies show that when women control the family funds, they generally spend more on health, nutrition, and education - and less on alcohol and cigarettes.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine the strongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted with unlimited power.

Always there has been some terrible evil at home or some monstrous foreign power that was going to gobble us up if we did not blindly rally behind it.