Events of human origin are uncertain, but all is regulated and governed by the incalculable power of God, inspiring us not through drunken fury nor by frantic movement, but through the influences of the stars. Nostradamus drunkeneventfrantic share on social
The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another. George Eliot dutyfulfillpower Change image and share on social
The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted. James Madison manmistrustpower Change image and share on social
In 'Fifty Shades,' seemingly, Christian has all the power and control - but actually, Anastasia does. Sam Taylor-Johnson anastasiachristiancontrol Change image and share on social
America means far more than a continent bounded by two oceans. It is more than pride of military power, glory in war, or in victory. It means more than vast expanse of farms, of great factories or mines, magnificent cities, or millions of automobiles and radios. Herbert Hoover americaautomobilebound share on social
It is a power stronger than will. Could a stone escape from the laws of gravity? Impossible. Impossible, for evil to form an alliance with good. Comte de Lautreamont allianceescapeevil Change image and share on social
If China stood on an equal basis with other nations, she could compete freely with them in the economic field and be able to hold her own without failure. But as soon as foreign nations use political power as a shield for their economic designs, then China is at a loss how to resist or to compete successfully with them. Sun Yat-sen basischinacompete share on social
It was in our power to set high price for our blood, a price too high for the Arab community, the Arab army, or the Arab governments to think it worth paying. Moshe Dayan arabarmyblood Change image and share on social
One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent. Napoleon Bonaparte forbidlackpower Change image and share on social
If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television - can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves. Howard Zinn chargecontrolcorporate share on social