Power is not an institution, and not a structure neither is it a certain strength we are endowed with it is the name that one attributes to a complex strategical situation in a particular society.

While President Bush likes to project an image of strength and courage, the real truth is that in the presence of his large financial contributors, he is a moral coward.

It's being willing to walk away that gives you strength and power - if you're willing to accept the consequences of doing what you want to do.

Lust is to the other passions what the nervous fluid is to life it supports them all, lends strength to them all ambition, cruelty, avarice, revenge, are all founded on lust.

Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength.

That strange feeling we had in the war. Have you found anything in your lives since to equal it in strength? A sort of splendid carelessness it was, holding us together.

Conscience is a coward, and those faults it has not strength enough to prevent it seldom has justice enough to accuse.

It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.

From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with dignity and strength.

Calm, open debate, and logical thought drive strength to its maximum effectiveness.