Governments are not representative. They have their own power, serving segments of the population that are dominant and rich. Noam Chomsky dominantgovernmentpopulation Change image and share on social
We should recognize that nationalism does not mean discriminating against people of a different nationality. It simply means not allowing such people to seize our political power, for only when we Han are in control politically do we have a nation. Sun Yat-sen allowcontroldiscriminate share on social
I think that you are what you speak a lot of times, and there's power in the tongue. I feel sorry for the people who always have something negative to say. If something happens bad in my day, I don't tweet about it - I pray about it, or talk to my husband about it or my mother about it, and get it off of me and move on. Monica Denise Brown baddayfeel share on social
For real change, we need feminine energy in the management of the world. We need a critical number of women in positions of power, and we need to nurture the feminine energy in men. Isabel Allende changecriticalenergy Change image and share on social
The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny. David Hume beatheightpatriotism Change image and share on social
I'm afraid we live at the mercy of a power, maybe a God, without mercy. And yet we find it, as I have, from others. Philip Levine afraidfindgod Change image and share on social
The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. James Madison abuseessencegovernment Change image and share on social
The power of Haitian heritage and the strength of the Haitian people is tremendous. And Haiti holds a unique and rich role in the history of African Americans. Cheryl Mills africanamericanhaiti Change image and share on social
Alliances and international organizations should be understood as opportunities for leadership and a means to expand our influence, not as constraints on our power. Chuck Hagel allianceconstraintexpand Change image and share on social
I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power. Patricia Cornwell abuseevilpower Change image and share on social