32 Quotes About Position-of-power

Humans who are in positions of power make the rules, and therefore their interests almost always come first—no matter what the cost to anymals and less powerful human beings.

If you have legs that work, walk in the right direction. If you have an audible voice, say constructive words. If you have functional eyes, see great things. If you are in a position of power, use it productively and if you have a sound mind, think exceptionally; for such is not a given, but grace.

Powerful leaders use their position of power to empower others.

Dear young aspiring leader, one day you will be in a position of power. That should not let you enslave nor look down upon others, but aim to influence change for the benefit of future generations.

But Herbier was much too fond of Africa and it’s people to feel sorry that he had never been able to to contemplate them from the administrative heights: a fine view, perhaps, but a distant one.

About 52% of the world's population is female. But most of the positions of power and prestige are occupied by men. The late Kenyan Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai put it simply and well when she said 'The higher you go, the fewer women there are.'

Why are young adults so self-centered and always seeking instant gratification? Because older adults, often in positions of power, paint them that way.

Of course. Opal is toying with our emotions for her own gratification. Nothing more. She wishes to place herself in a position of power, emotionally.

Power is always a corrupting influence. In this mythical time - let's call it medieval, feudal - people in power are dictatorial and don't want their positions of power to be threatened.