“Power is the chance to impose your will within a social context, even when opposed and regardless of the integrity of that chance.”~Max Weber German sociologist, historian, jurist, and political economist Max Weber was born on this day in 1864.
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Random Quote for April 12, 2025
“What arouses the indignation of the honest satirist is not, unless the man is a prig, the fact that people in positions of power or influence behave idiotically, or even that they behave wickedly. It is that they conspire successfully to impose upon the public a picture of themselves as so very sagacious, honest and … Continue reading Random Quote for April 12, 2025
Random Quote for September 25, 2024
“The origin of all power is in the people, and they have an incontestable right to check the creatures of their own creation.”~Mercy Otis Warren American activist poet, playwright, and American Revolution pamphleteer Mercy Otis Warren was born on this day in 1728.
Random Quote for May 28, 2024
“I wish you power that equals your intelligence and your strength. I wish you success that equals your talent and determination. And I wish you faith.”~Betty Shabazz American educator and civil rights advocate Betty Shabazz was born on this day in 1934/1936*. *(Her birth certificate has not been found. Her driver’s and nursing license has … Continue reading Random Quote for May 28, 2024
Random Quote for November 27, 2023
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” ~Jimi Hendrix American guitarist, songwriter, and singer Jimi Hendrix was born on this day in 1942.
Random Quote for October 30, 2023
“Power doesn’t always corrupt. Power can cleanse. What I believe is always true about power is that power always reveals.” ~Robert Caro American journalist and author Robert Caro was born on this day in 1935.
Random Quote for October 07, 2023
“Power is being able to say complete and utter nonsense and have it be believed, powerlessness is where no matter how much cogent evidence and proof one has, to not be believed.” ~Catharine MacKinnon American feminist legal scholar, activist, and author Catharine MacKinnon was born on this day in 1946.
Random Quote for September 19, 2023
“And scandal has a way of catching up with those who disregard its power.” ~Rachel Field American novelist, poet, and children's fiction writer Rachel Field was born on this day in 1894.
Random Quote for August 15, 2023
“Everyone has a part to play. We have the power. You can do it.” ~Maxine Waters American politician Maxine Waters was born on this day in 1938.
Random Quote for May 23, 2023
“This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No … Continue reading Random Quote for May 23, 2023
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