Quotes About Power

No power on earth, however, can abolish the merciless class distinction between those who are physically desirable and the lonely, pallid, spotted, silent, unfancied majority.

The novels were all right for a while until she found out that most of them were like the movies - all about the pretty ones who really own the world.

The power of a king lies in his mighty arms; that of a brahmana in his spiritual knowledge; and that of a woman in her beauty youth and sweet words.

The English Bible - a book which, if everything else in our language should perish, would alone suffice to show the whole extent of its beauty and power.

Beauty can make you powerful in a way that isn't good for you. Being OK is better for the person I have become.

ahhh the beauty of annihilation. There's nothing like it.

His voice was like honey and velvet. "Death, that hath sucked the honey of thy breath, hath had no power yet upon thy beauty," he murmured, and I recognized the line spoken by Romeo in the tomb.

Back to basics Rock & Roll capturing the beauty and simplicity of punk

Beauty draws more than oxen.

Beauty drawes more then oxen.

We needed something to express our joy, our beauty, our power. And the rainbow did that.

So what if you're plain? Anyone can like a beautiful woman or a handsome man. That's easy. But power is the ability to inspire attraction without the obvious.

The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.

Your mind . . . can be your best friend or your worst enemy, but it's your choice to make.

The best defense is a good offense.

The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves.

There are times when silence is the best way to yell at the top of your voice.

That's your best friend and your worst enemy - your own brain.

Why should the devil have all the best tunes?

The best way to experience the power of fundamental choices is to make them.

Being in charge sometimes means making people mad. Some days you have to overrule even the best advice, because you think it is not right.

The best way to deal with bureaucrats is with stealth and sudden violence.

The best revenge is democracy.

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