Quotes About Sway

Beyond a certain threshold, power erases embarrassment

The Model T's loose suspension makes them sway in unison, a rhythm conducive to confession.

Politics is a pendulum.

In Mexico, the perception of power is power.

So inconsiderable a thing is fortune in respect of human nature, and so insufficient to give content to a covetous mind, that an empire of that mighty extent and sway could not satisfy the ambition of two men;

Built up by the middle classes to hold their own against royalty, sanctioning, and, at the same time strengthening, their sway over the workers, parliamentary rule is pre-eminently a middle-class rule. The upholders of this system have never seriously maintained that a parliament or a municipal council represent a nation or a city.

As I said earlier it is most surprising that the kingdom of then world should have come under the sway of a species of monkey, and there is reason to suppose that there were other claimants to the throne. ("The Shadmock")

Alas, for our foolish human nature! Its fond mistakes are persistent. The dictates of reason take a long time to assert their sway.

it occupies more and more space in society, and at last becomes its ruling force.

The word power has such a generally negative implication in our society. What are people talking about? Are they talking about muscles, or control?

The sycamore trees that surround our house sway as the wind pushes in an oncoming storm now gathering off the coast.

The essential condition for the existence and sway of the bourgeoisie class,is the formation and augmentation of capital; the condition for capital is wage-labor.

Power resides where men believe it to reside.

Money can buy many things. Even power.

Money is economic power.

Money is not as good as power, but power is as good as money.

Freedom needs all her poets; it is they Who give her aspirations wings, And to the wiser law of music sway Her wild imaginings.

If nature does not ratify law, then all the virtues may lose their sway.

I prithee gentle friend, Let thy fair wisdom, not thy passions, sway In this uncivil and unjust extent Against thy peace.

Politics swings like a pendulum.

Power is the pivot on which everything hinges. He who has the power is always right; the weaker is always wrong.

Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.

Power is not something that can be assumed or discarded at will like underwear.

Money is power, and rare are the heads that can withstand the possession of great power.