2,137 Quotes About Powerful

On why I don't trust democracy without extremely powerful systems of accountability and recall What seems to be generosity is often only disguised ambition - which despises small interests to gain great ones.

Silence is so powerful, so important. There is so much to be learned from it.

The most important thing for any of us to be in our jobs is curious.

When you find a guy who is powerful, a big father figure, you latch onto him immediately.

I don't know what frightens me more, the power that crushes us, or our endless ability to endure it.

Evolutionary psychology tells us that men, especially powerful men, feel invincible and entitled to spread their seed, and that women can't resist the scent of masculine power. Women, by contrast, are said to be more altruistic and collaborative, seeking power so that they can share it with others.

As we get used to women in power, we are likely to discover that they behave much like powerful men - vain, entitled, always looking for more.

I've tried to stay away from mild satire. I want an audience to feel something more powerful for their ten bucks. If they're going to spend two hours with me, and trust me to lead them around, I'd like to take them someplace special.

Music is the most powerful thing on this earth, and it's hard to be angry when you are listening to music.