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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
the Week of Proper 8 / Ordinary 13
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Quotations regarding 'Power'

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Do not allow yourself to imagine that revolutionary thinking can be propagated by governmental power.
Vinoba Bhave, Indian Educator (1895-1982)
If a man achieves victory over this body, who in the world can exercise power over him? He who rules himself rules over the whole world.
Vinoba Bhave, Indian Educator (1895-1982)
This nuclear option is ultimately an example of the arrogance of power.
Joe Biden, American Vice President (1942-  )
Clairvoyant, n.: A person, commonly a woman, who has the power of seeing that which is invisible to her patron - namely, that he is a blockhead.
Ambrose Bierce, American Journalist (1842-  )
Beauty, n: the power by which a woman charms a lover and terrifies a husband.
Ambrose Bierce, American Journalist (1842-  )
Vote: the instrument and symbol of a freeman's power to make a fool of himself and a wreck of his country.
Ambrose Bierce, American Journalist (1842-  )
Eulogy. Praise of a person who has either the advantages of wealth and power, or the consideration to be dead.
Ambrose Bierce, American Journalist (1842-  )
If we are to meet the growing electricity demand in the United States without significantly increasing emissions of greenhouse gases, we must maintain a diverse supply of electricity, and nuclear power must be part of that mix.
Judy Biggert, American Politician (1937-  )
All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power must always be accompanied by moral choice.
Theodore Bikel, Austrian Actor (1924-  )
Major North has had for years complete power over these Indians and can do more with them than any man living.
Buffalo Bill, American Celebrity (1846-1917)
There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.
Josh Billings, American Comedian (1818-1885)
When a guy can make fun of you, thats attractive. Who knew that teasing could have so much power over women!
Rachel Bilson, American Actress (1981-  )
Books, I found, had the power to make time stand still, retreat or fly into the future.
Jim Bishop, American Journalist (1907-  )
You must never underestimate the power of the eyebrow.
Jack Black, American Actor (1969-  )
Wake the power within thee slumbering, trim the plot that's in thy keeping, thou wilt bless the task when reaping sweet labour's prize.
John Stuart Blackie, Scottish Writer (1809-1895)
Even though mother's issues are not front page news, they touch us all personally, some more than others, and I believe passionately in the power of grassroots engagement.
Joan Blades, American Businessman
People always joke that 'dog' spells 'god' backwards. They should consider that it might be the higher power coming down to see just how well they do, what kind of people they are. The animals are right here, right in front of us. And how we treat these companions is a test.
Linda Blair, American Actress (1959-  )
Power without principle is barren, but principle without power is futile. This is a party of government, and I will lead it as a party of government.
Tony Blair, English Statesman (1953-  )
In the past a leader was a boss. Today's leaders must be partners with their people... they no longer can lead solely based on positional power.
Ken Blanchard, American Businessman
I absolutely believe in the power of tithing and giving back. My own experience about all the blessings I've had in my life is that the more I give away, the more that comes back. That is the way life works, and that is the way energy works.
Ken Blanchard, American Businessman
 
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