It is not my nature, when I see a people borne down by the weight of their shackles - the oppression of tyranny - to make their life more bitter by heaping upon them greater burdens; but rather would I do all in my power to raise the yoke than to add anything that would tend to crush them. Abraham Lincoln addbearbitter share on social
In a perfect world, I only act when I really want to. I don't do most of the stuff that is out there, but it's a joy and a pleasure to do anything that promotes this higher power - this light, if you will. I just think there aren't enough projects in the world that do that. Olivia Hussey acthighjoy share on social
For if God is a title of the highest power, He must be incorruptible, perfect, incapable of suffering, and subject to no other being; therefore they are not gods whom necessity compels to obey the one greatest God. Lactantius compelgodgreat share on social
Morality in its noblest forms remains inexplicable unless one takes into account that power of growth in the human soul which has led generation after generation from lower religious and ethical standards to higher ones which often clash with worldly advantages. Ellen Key accountadvantageclash share on social
When your will power is gone, you are helpless. El DeBarge helplesspower Change image and share on social
For countries such as Kenya to emerge as economic powerhouses, they need better infrastructure: roads, ports, smart grids and power plants. Infrastructure is expensive, and takes a long time to build. In the meantime, hackers are building 'grassroots infrastructure,' using the mobile-phone system to build solutions that are ready for market. Ethan Zuckerman buildcountryeconomic share on social
The longer I go on, the more I am aware of the power of finance. Justin Welby awarefinancelong Change image and share on social
If I bring up political power, personal power, it sounds like they're my terms, and they're not. Barbara Kruger bringpersonalpolitical Change image and share on social
F.D.R. had to deal with Southern segregationists - and outright racists - who held power in Congress, so he had to yield to that power in order to get his New Deal legislation passed. Jeff Greenfield congressdealhold Change image and share on social