A collection of good books, with a soul to it in the shape of a librarian, becomes a vitalized power among the impulses by which the world goes on to improvement. Justin Winsor bookcollectiongood Change image and share on social
The expression of beauty is in direct ratio to the power of conception the artist has acquired. Gustave Courbet acquireartistbeauty Change image and share on social
Another mode of accumulating power arises from lifting a weight and then allowing it to fall. Charles Babbage accumulateallowarise Change image and share on social
I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it. Peter Jennings conventionalhavepower Change image and share on social
The one effective method of defending one's own territory from an offensive by air is to destroy the enemy's air power with the greatest possible speed. Giulio Douhet airdefenddestroy Change image and share on social
Sometimes nationalism can be jingoistic - even fascistic - but it can also be a constructive impetus that helps to unify a nation. Those whose nationalist critique of parties finds resonance with masses of voters can acquire vast power. We can only hope that they know what to do with it. Dick Morris acquireconstructivecritique share on social
Knowledge is power, if you know it about the right person. Ethel Watts Mumford knowledgepersonpower Change image and share on social
There's a real power in heels and a good dress. Talulah Riley dressgoodheel Change image and share on social
The State acquires power... and because of its insatiable lust for power it is incapable of giving up any of it. The State never abdicates. Frank Chodorov abdicateacquiregive Change image and share on social
For some men the power to destroy life becomes the equivalent to the female power to create life. Myriam Miedzian createdestroyequivalent Change image and share on social