Powerful Quotes

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No influence is so powerful as that of the mother. — Sarah Josepha Hale
Nothing is so powerful as an insight into human nature... what compulsions drive a man, what instincts dominate his action. If you know these things… — William Bernbach
He who knows much about others may be learned, but he who understands himself is more intelligent. He who controls others may be powerful, but… — Laozi
What are wanted ...are not Constitutions and Revolutions, nor all sorts of Conferences and Congresses, nor the many ingenious devices for submarine navigation and aerial… — Leo Tolstoy
Our whole attitude about life is money-oriented. And money is one of the most uncreative things one can become interested in. Our whole approach is… — Rajneesh
In order for music to free itself, it will have to pass over to the other side - there where territories tremble, where the structures… — Gilles Deleuze
The effect of music is so very much more powerful and penetrating than is that of the other arts, for these others speak only of… — Arthur Schopenhauer
America has an almost obscene infatuation with itself. Has there ever been a big, powerful country that is as patriotic as America? And patriotic in… — Norman Mailer
Through Gandhi and my own life experience, I have learned about nonviolence. I believe that human life is a very special gift from God, and… — Cesar Chavez
Non-violence is a very powerful weapon. Most people don't understand the power of non-violence and tend to be amazed by the whole idea. Those who… — Cesar Chavez
We are convinced that non-violence is more powerful than violence. We are convinced that non-violence supports you if you have a just and moral cause...If… — Cesar Chavez
Nothing is more powerful than an individual acting out their conscience, thus helping bring the collective conscience to life. — Norman Cousins
If all the Churches of Europe closed their doors until the drums ceased rolling they would act as a most powerful reminder that though the… — George Bernard Shaw
We need to learn and to show others that there are tried and tested, powerful ways of containing and resolving conflict which do not require… — Scilla Elworthy
To judge from the history of mankind, we shall be compelled to conclude, that the fiery and destructive passions of war, reign in the human… — Alexander Hamilton
I have said that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity: the emotion is contemplated… — William Wordsworth
Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power. — Seneca the Younger
Thoughts mixed with definiteness of purpose, persistence, and a burning desire are powerful things. — Napoleon Hill
Powerful men in particular suffer from the delusion that human beings have no memories. I would go so far as to say that the distinguishing… — Stephen Vizinczey
He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful. — Laozi

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