Power doesn't corrupt

Power doesn't corrupt
Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.
  

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you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.
It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.
You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.
Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.
The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.
Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.
Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.
If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.
We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.
Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.
We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.
It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.