Quotes About Power

They say we wizards are subtle. But believe you me, we've got nothing, nothing at all, on women.

The world might be vicious and treacherous and deadly, but it couldn't kill laughter. Laughter, like love, has power to survive the worst things life has to offer. And to do it with style. It got me moving.

Words have a power every bit as terrible and beautiful as magic, and they don't need a special effects budget to do it, either.

I laughed. I couldn't help it. The world might be vicious and treacherous and deadly, but it couldn't kill laughter. Laughter, like love, has power to survive the worst things life has to offer. And to do it with style.

Our idea of diplomacy is showing up with a gun in one hand and a sandwich in the other and asking which you'd prefer.

Five white candles surrounded my summoning circle, the points of an invisible pentacle. White for protection. And because they're the cheapest color at Wal-Mart. Hey, being a wizard doesn't make money grow on trees.

I've even heard that they can bring people back from the dead." "Jesus," Butters swore. "I kinda doubt they had anything to do with that one.

And... this plague. What does it do? I asked. It changes that which ought not change, she said quietly. It destroys a father's love for his family by twisting it into maniacal ambition. It distorts and corrupts the good intentions of agents of mortal law into violence and death. It erodes the sensible fear that keeps the weakly talented sorcerer from reaching out for more power, no matter how terrible the cost.

Get back!' I shouted. With my right hand, I grabbed at Billy and shoved him behind me. With my left, I shook out the bracelet on my wrist, hung with a row of tiny, medieval-style shields. I lifted my left hand toward the truck and drew in my will, focusing it with the bracelet into a sudden, transparent, shimmering half-globe that spread out between me and the oncoming truck

Y así, caminé a través de un paisaje espectral plagado de calaveras, a pesar de la tormenta que se avecinaba, hacia una casa llena de poder maligno que latía con una fuerza mística feroz y salvaje. Avancé para enfrentarme a un adversario asesino que tenía todas las ventajas, que estaba preparado y mientras que yo estaba armado con nada más que mi propia destreza, mi ingenio y mi experiencia. ¿Tengo un trabajo genial o no?

I guess you don't get to be commander of the Wardens by collecting bottle caps, either.

Just out of curiosity," I said, "is it going to be possible for her to freeze someone's heart and turn them into an ice statue?" Mab looked baffled.

Aurora turned her lovely face fully toward me and regarded me with deep, quiet eyes. "Yes." Unease gnawed at my belly as she continued. "The strong conquer and the weak are conquered. That is Winter. That is what you have learned." She leaned closer and said, quietly emphatic, "That is what makes you dangerous. Do you see?

If we only have great companies, we will merely have a prosperous society, not a great one. Economic growth and power are the means, not the definition, of a great nation.

An imagination is a powerful tool. It can tint memories of the past, shade perceptions of the present, or paint a future so vivid that it can entice... or terrify, all depending upon how we conduct ourselves today.

Life is a food chain, and it's better to be the diner than the dinner.

Victory occurs when you let God fight your battles.

Obedience leads to a powerful, confident life.

God's strength will come to you when you faithfully read His Word.

God has given you all you need to fight against the enemy.

When you yield yourself in complete and whole-hearted obedience to God, He can do great things through you.

The religious leaders of Jesus' day wanted to be served and rule over others. Jesus taught the exact opposite attitude. Real greatness is shown by service and sacrifice. Ambition, love of power, and position should not be your desire. Instead, seek to be a lowly servant.

I find it impossible not to believe that there's something in Irish blood that favors their power with words.

She is also the least defenseless woman I have ever known.