Philanthropy combines genuine pity with the display of power and that the latter element explains why the powerful are more inclined to be generous than to grant social justice. ― Reinhold Niebuhr

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As for the men in power, they are so anxious to establish the myth of infallibility that they do their utmost to ignore truth.

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Microbiology teaches us that size is no measure of significance; even the smallest microbe can wield immense power. Microbes are the silent warriors; these tiniest beings possess the strength to spark a revolution that can have monumental impacts in the world of science. ― Aloo Denish

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Between us, we have the fire and the water. I'm quite sure that together, we can take on the wind. ― R.F. Kuang

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The only real power comes out of a long rifle. ― Joseph Stalin

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Power lies in the idea behind the sketch.

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If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.

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Power is find at the limit of pain. ― Lailah Gifty Akita

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The distribution of cultures in the world reflects the distribution of power. Trade may or may not follow the flag, but culture almost always follows power. ― Samuel P. Huntington

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I really hate the people in power. I hate them with every fiber of my being. That is what drives me in almost everything I do. -Alexei Navalny

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