Quotes about Power

Monarchy and succession have laid (not this or that kingdom only) but the world in blood and ashes.

Though we have been wise enough to shut and lock the door against an absolute monarchy, we at the same time have been foolish enough to put the crown in possession of the key.

It is not in the power of Britain or of Europe to conquer America, if she do not conquer herself by DELAY and TIMIDITY.

Of more worth is one honeset man to society, and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.

it is the pride of kings which throw mankind into confusion.

A weak faith can lay hold on a strong Christ.

Wisdom is the power to put our time and our knowledge to the proper use

The prayer that is faithless is fruitless.

Great was the work of creation, but greater was the work of redemption. Great wisdom was seen in making us—but more miraculous wisdom in saving us. Great power was seen in bringing us out of nothing—but greater power in helping us when we were worse than nothing. (...) In the creation, God gave us ourselves; in the redemption, He gave us Himself.

None can do as God; he brought the world out of nothing; 'And hangeth the earth upon nothing.' Job 26: 7.

Where does Christ rule as king? His kingdom is spiritual. He rules in the hearts of men. He sets up his throne where no other king does; he rules the will and affections; his power binds the conscience; he subdues men's lusts. "He will subdue our iniquities." Mic 7:19.

There is no one member of the body breaks forth more in God's dishonour than the tongue.