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the Week of Proper 7 / Ordinary 12
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Quotations regarding 'Power'

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In order to the existence of such a ministry in the Church, there is requisite an authority received from God, and consequently power and knowledge imparted from God for the exercise of such ministry; and where a man possesses these, although the bis.
John Wycliffe, English Theologian
I don't need power at the cost of spilled blood.
Viktor Yanukovych, Ukrainian Statesman (1950-  )
Politics is activity in relation to power.
Francis Parker Yockey, American Writer (1917-1960)
So ultimately, it's idealistic to think that artists are able to step away from the power of the media and the way it controls things, and go on doing their own things.
Thom Yorke, English Musician (1968-  )
Generally speaking, if people are prepared to stick their heads above the power pit, like Zinn says, and absorb what's going on around them, it makes them think.
Thom Yorke, English Musician (1968-  )
The '60s was one of the first times the power of music was used by a generation to bind them together.
Neil Young, Canadian Musician (1945-  )
Moral power is probably best when it is not used. The less you use it the more you have.
Andrew Young, American Clergyman (1932-  )
Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the worlds work, and the power to appreciate life.
Brigham Young, American Leader (1801-1877)
Democratic power is the only voice most citizens have.
Jose Luis Rodr?guez Zapatero, Spanish Statesman (1960-  )
The corporations and the media don't need power; they already have it.
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Spanish Statesman (1960-  )
If one can stick to the training throughout the many long years, then will power is no longer a problem. It's raining? That doesn't matter. I am tired? That's besides the point. It's simply that I just have to.
Emil Zatopek, Czechoslovakian Athlete (1922-2000)
Europe has united, China is growing speedily and Russia possesses immense power in terms of fuel resources. The US administration cannot do anything about it.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Russian Politician (1946-  )
The civilized world needs to think about a decision when single politicians are not allowed to stay in power.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Russian Politician (1946-  )
The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power.
Xun Zi, Chinese Philosopher
The nation voted us to power to see unity and communal harmony, not for any division or communality.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladeshi Statesman (1945-  )
Heroes are those who can somehow resist the power of the situation and act out of noble motives, or behave in ways that do not demean others when they easily can.
Philip Zimbardo, American Psychologist (1933-  )
If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television - can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves.
Howard Zinn, American Historian (1922-2010)
By giving people the power to share, we're making the world more transparent.
Mark Zuckerberg, American Businessman (1984-  )
When you give everyone a voice and give people power, the system usually ends up in a really good place. So, what we view our role as, is giving people that power.
Mark Zuckerberg, American Businessman (1984-  )
People feel powerless and useless in the world. But they can buy something. It can give them a sense of value, of power.
Daphne Zuniga, American Actress (1962-  )
 
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