Exercised Quotes

201 quotes by 169 authors

As with Hobbes, we see again, the power of fiction. Rousseau's acount of natural man was no more real than Hobbes's, but following the same… — Benjamin Wiker
There is no position which depends on clearer principles than that every act of a delegated authority, contrary to the commission under which it is… — Alexander Hamilton
The possession of power over others is inherently destructive both to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised. — George Davis Herron
Whether it appears so or not, you have total freedom right now. What would happen if you fully exercised that freedom this very minute? — Mark Joyner
It [slavery] has exercised absolute mastery over the American Church. . . . With the Bible in their hands, her priesthood have attempted to prove… — William Lloyd Garrison
Some people mistake weakness for tact. If they are silent when they ought to speak and so feign an agreement they do not feel, they… — Frank Medlicott
All parts of the body which have a function, if used in moderation and exercised in labors in which each is accustomed, become thereby healthy,… — Hippocrates
The greatest power God has given to His sons cannot be exercised without the companionship of one of his daughters, because only to his daughters… — Dallin H. Oaks
Faith is such a principle of power. God works by power, but this power is usually exercised in response to our faith. — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Authority exercised with humility, and obedience accepted with delight are the very lines along which our spirits live. — C.S. Lewis
This power becomes particularly irresistible when exercised by those who, because they hold and control money, are able also to govern credit and determine its… — Pope Pius XI
Now I find that in pure obedience the mind learns contentment, in appearing weak and foolish to the wisdom which is of this World; and… — John Woolman
I have to think of my status as a resident in this country. But I do insist that in Paraguay there was order; the judiciary… — Alfredo Stroessner
The writer must have a good imagination to begin with, but the imagination has to be muscular, which means it must be exercised in a… — Stephen King
The power given by the Constitution to the Executive to interpose his veto is a high conservative power; but in my opinion it should never… — Zachary Taylor
Extensive powers not exercised as far as was necessary have, I believe, scarcely ever failed to ruin the possessor. — George Washington
Power corrupts, and there is nothing more corrupting than power exercised in secret. — Daniel Schorr
I know of few men over 50 that seem to me entirely human, virtually none who has long exercised authority. — Patrick O'Brian
Friendships are different from all other relationships. Unlike acquaintanceship, friendship is based on love. Unlike lovers and married couples, it is free of jealousy. Unlike… — Stephen Ambrose
Oneâ€™s relationship with money is lifelong, it colors oneâ€™s sense of identity, it shapes oneâ€™s attitude to other people, it connects and splits generations; money… — John Armstrong

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