Quotes about power
powerful order patterns
The weapons laboratory of Los Alamos stands as a reminder that our very power as pattern finders can work against us, that it is possible to discern enough of the universe's underlying order to tap energy so powerful that it can destroy its discoverers or slowly poison them with its waste. George Johnson
powerful ideas incentives
The basic idea that incentives can be used to motivate behavior is a powerful one. It works for employees, and it has a clear place in parenting, as anyone who has tried to potty-train a recalcitrant toddler with sticker rewards knows. Emily Oster
power law names
Power politics is the diplomatic name for the law of the jungle. Ely Culbertson
powerful mind defense
Occupying my mind with complex problems has been my best and most powerful and most reliable defense against my mental illness. Elyn Saks
powerful gossip people
A powerful truth is that if we love the Lord, love His Word, love His people, and love one another, we won't want to gossip. Elizabeth George
powerful men independence
I value my own independence so highly that I can fancy no degradation greater than that of having another man perpetually directing and advising and lecturing me, or even planning too closely in any way about my actions. He might be the wisest of men, or the most powerful--I should equally rebel and resent his interference... Elizabeth Gaskell
powerful house needs
If we never leave our house except to drive to work, do we need to be even remotely aware of this powerful, humbling, extraordinary and eternal life force that surges and ebbs around us all the time? Apparently not. Because we have stopped paying attention. Elizabeth Gilbert
powerful shadow died
He was powerful and I died of love in his shadow. Elizabeth Gilbert
powerful artist want
I am an artist because the knot is so powerful I just can not, nor want to be, anything else or do anything else. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
powerful maturity perfect
Learning lessons is a little like reaching maturity. You're not suddenly more happy, wealthy, or powerful, but you understand the world around you better, and you're at peace with yourself. Learning life's lessons is not about making your life perfect, but about seeing life as it was meant to be. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
powerful way complicated
Maybe we all just exist, all versions of us exist at times, and we have to figure out a way to get to each of them, to find each one and tell that version that it's okay, that it's all justthe way it works, a concept too powerful to ignore but too complicated to explain. John Corey Whaley
powerful government world
In this most powerful nation in the world, lack of access to health care should not force local and state governments, companies and workers into bankruptcy, while causing unnecessary illness and hospitalization. John Conyers
powerful character artist
He [the artist] ought to have 'these powerful organs of expression' - colour and chiaroscuro - entirely at his command, that he may use them in every possible form, as well as that he may do with the most perfect freedom; therefore, whether he wishes to make the subject of a joyous, solemn, or meditative character, by flinging over it the cheerful aspect which the sun bestows, by a proper disposition of shade, or by the appearances that beautify its arising or its setting, a true "General Effect" should never be lost sight of. John Constable
powerful destiny stronger
Bottom line: God will not allow any person to keep you from your destiny. They may be bigger, stronger, or more powerful, but God knows how to shift things around and get you to where you're supposed to be. Joel Osteen
powerful reading government
For 70 years there's been a consensus among scholars and the American people on a reading to the Constitution that protects the right of privacy, the autonomy of individuals, while at the same time empowering the federal government to protect the less powerful. Joe Biden
powerful doors views
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor decisions reflect, in my view, that our society has worked very hard to improve the workaday world, to open doors to workers confronted by powerful employers and for women facing harassment and stereotypes. Joe Biden
powerful warning radar
We are working to deploy a powerful new radar network with American early warning systems, Joe Biden
powerful toxic stories
Unacceptable Levels is Powerful. It tells the story of toxic chemicals in just about every aspect of our lives, and the egregious lack of regulation. Our ability to protect our families is at stake. Joan Blades
powerful acceptance tools
Tapping is a powerful tool that can truly heal, allowing forgiveness, love, and acceptance into your life, particularly when used along with affirmations. Louise Hay
powerful harness guides
Your words are so powerful and precious. Learn to harness them, guide them and let them work for you. Louise Hay
powerful needs universe
I am one with the power and wisdom of the Universe. I have all that I need. Louise Hay
powerful past moments
Nothing in the past is as powerful as what we choose to do in the present moment. Louise Hay
power taste
Power, like fear, had a taste. But power tasted better. Lois Wyse
power stylish
Nothing is more stylish than power. Lois Wyse
powerful reality views
All reactionaries are paper tigers. In appearance, the reactionaries are terrifying, but in reality they are not so powerful. From a long-term point of view, it is not the reactionaries but the people who are really powerful. Mao Zedong
powerful fighting army
This army is powerful because all its members have a conscious discipline; they have come together and they fight not for the private interests of a few individuals or a narrow clique, but for the interests of the broad masses and of the whole nation. The sole purpose of this army is to stand firmly with the Chinese people and to serve them whole-heartedly. Mao Zedong
powerful army air
Our national defense will be consolidated and no imperialist will be allowed to invade our territory again. Our People's armed forces must be maintained and developed with the brave and steeled People's Liberation Army as their foundation. We will have not only a powerful army but also a powerful air force and a powerful navy. Mao Zedong
powerful believe people
All the reputedly powerful reactionaries are merely paper tigers. The reason is that they are divorced from the people. Look! Was not Hitler a paper tiger? Was Hitler not overthrown? U.S. imperialism has not yet been overthrown and it has the atomic bomb. I believe it also will be overthrown. It, too, is a paper tiger. Mao Zedong
power government people
No government knows any limits to its power except the endurance of the people. Lysander Spooner
powerful mean men
I feel that women 'and men,' but I mean the 'individual,' can be totally feminine and still be totally powerful. Louise Berliawsky Nevelson
power tyrants abuse
Power is a dangerous thing. Be careful that you don't abuse it or let it make a tyrant of you. Louisa May Alcott
powerful character clothes
She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners. Louisa May Alcott
powerful tongue should
The human tongue is like wasabi: it's very powerful, and should be used sparingly. John Green