Famous Quotes

"Whether it comes from a despotic sovereign or an elected president, from a murderous general or a beloved leader, I see power as an inhuman and hateful phenomenon."

Oriana Fallaci on Power

More quotes about Power

• "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."

  Abraham Lincoln on Power

• "Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't."

  Margaret Thatcher on Power

• "Knowledge will give you power, but character respect."

  Bruce Lee on Power

• "All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth."

  Friedrich Nietzsche on Power

• "Character is power."

  Booker T. Washington on Power

More quotes by Oriana Fallaci

• "I feel less alone when I read the books of Ratzinger."

• "I have reached the conclusion that those who have physical courage also have moral courage. Physical courage is a great test."

• "Physical courage is a great test."

• "In my old age, I have been thinking about this, and I have reached the conclusion that those who have physical courage also have moral courage."

• "I don't want to hear about my death."