Power

Famous quotes containing the word power:

“O to be a dragon
a symbol of the power of Heaven—of silkworm
size or immense; at times invisible. Felicitous phenomenon!”
—Marianne Moore (1887–1972)

“What wouldst thou do, old man?
Think’st thou that duty shall have dread to speak
When power to flattery bows?”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“Our credulity is greatest concerning the things we know least about. And since we know least about ourselves, we are ready to believe all that is said about us. Hence the mysterious power of both flattery and calumny.”
—Eric Hoffer (1902–1983)