But the power of instruction is seldom of much efficacy, except in those happy dispositions where it is almost superfluous. Edward Gibbon dispositionefficacyhappy Change image and share on social
Knowledge is power, if you know it about the right person. Ethel Watts Mumford knowledgepersonpower Change image and share on social
The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret. Salvador Dali influenceremainsecret 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
Pictures have a lot more power than text. Text is just a bunch of little symbols. You have to actually read it and imagine it, and even that can be censored. With pictures, it's a lot more immediate. Robert Crumb bunchcensorimagine Change image and share on social
Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment. Tony Robbins contributiondeepexperience Change image and share on social
I had always been fascinated with Napoleon because he was a self-made emperor; Victor Hugo said, 'Napoleon's will to power,' and it was the title of my paper. And I submitted it to my teacher, and he didn't think I had written it. And he wanted me to explain it to him. August Wilson emperorexplainfascinate share on social
Kind words are a creative force, a power that concurs in the building up of all that is good, and energy that showers blessings upon the world. Lawrence G. Lovasik blessingbuildconcur Change image and share on social
New Year's Resolutions come and go. Some we keep, some we don't. In order to make lasting changes in our lives, we must first change our minds. We sometimes forget, and we often feel stuck, but we all have the power to do so. Elizabeth Thornton changefeelforget share on social
Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent. Jonathan Swift blessinnocentpower Change image and share on social