Quotes about Power
I'll kill him though,' he said. 'In all his greatness and his glory.
— Ernest Hemingway
Here's the reason why the peasant is wise. He's wise because he's beaten from the very start. Give him power and then you'll see how wise he is.
— Ernest Hemingway
Man is not much beside the great birds and beasts. Still I would rather be that beast down there in the darkness of the sea.
— Ernest Hemingway
A young dame with pretty eyes and a smile can make an old man do just about anything.
— Ernest Hemingway
The dignity of movement of an ice-berg is due to only one-eighth of it being above water.
— Ernest Hemingway
Let them all go to hell, except the people, and then, when they come to power, we must be dam cautious to see what they will become.
— Ernest Hemingway
it is much easier to be the opposition to a government than to run the government yourself.
— Ernest Hemingway
Marshall made his decision, now let him enforce it.
— Andrew Jackson
One man with courage makes a majority.
— Andrew Jackson
The great can protect themselves, but the poor and humble require the arm and shield of the law.
— Andrew Jackson
Here is the path to the higher life: down, lower down! Just as water always seeks and fills the lowest place, so the moment God finds men abased and empty, His glory and power flow in to exalt and to bless.
— Andrew Murray
Each time, before you intercede, be quiet first, and worship God in His glory. Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in Christ, and expect great things!
— Andrew Murray