In 1776, 1950, or now, there's never been a golden age of liberty, and there never will be. People who value freedom… — David Boaz Copy Share Image
Chief among the forces affecting political folly is lust for power, named by Tacitus as "the most flagrant of all the passions."… — Barbara Tuchman Copy Share Image
How many of those who are insecure seek power over others as a compensation for inadequacy and wind up bringing consequences down… — James Hollis Copy Share Image
It's when people begin using their religion as just a way of getting power over other people that scares me. I'm afraid… — Octavia Butler Copy Share Image
As our power over others increases, we become less free; for to retain it, we must make ourselves its servants. — John Lancaster Spalding Copy Share Image
Truth gives no advantage. It gives no higher status, no power over others; all you get is truth and freedom from the… — Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Copy Share Image
A person is not a democrat thanks to his ignorance of literature and the arts, nor an elitist because he or she… — Jacques Barzun Copy Share Image
Worship power-you will feel weak and afraid, and you will need ever ore power over others to keep the fear at bay.… — David Foster Wallace Copy Share Image
