Enjoyment Quote by Immanuel Kant

“The enjoyment of power inevitably corrupts the judgement of reason, and perverts its liberty.”

— Immanuel Kant

The possession of power inevitably spoils the free use of reason.

— Immanuel Kant

The abuse of power takes happiness away.

— Frederick Lenz

It is a melancholy reflection that liberty should be equally exposed to danger whether the government have too much power or too little power…

— James Madison

Power has long been regarded as morally corrosive, and we often suspect the intentions of those who seek it.

— Gary Hamel

And yet even among the friends of liberty, many people are deceived into believing that government can make them safe from all harm, provide…

— Ron Paul

Selfishness and demagoguery take advantage of liberty. The selfish hand constantly seeks to control government, and every increase of governmental power, even to meet…

— Charles Evans Hughes

The love of power and the love of liberty are in eternal antagonism.

— John Stuart Mill

In most cases, those who want power probably shouldn't have it, those who enjoy it probably do so for the wrong reasons, and those…

— John C. Maxwell

Irresponsible power is inconsistent with liberty, and must corrupt those who exercise it.

— John C. Calhoun

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

Our society is not perfect and this will come as no surprise to many of you. But liberty, you see, that precious child of…

— Barbara Amiel