“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.
“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.
“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.
“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
“Love of power more frequently originates in vanity than pride (two qualities, by the way, which are often confounded) and is, consequently, yet more peculiarly the sin of little than of great minds.” ~Frances Wright Scottish-born lecturer, writer, freethinker, feminist, utopian socialist, abolitionist, social reformer, and Epicurean philosopher Frances Wright was born on this day … Continue reading Random Quote for September 6, 2022
“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.” ~Mary Shelley English novelist Mary Shelley was born on this day in 1797.
“Power. Intoxicating. Like a fine wine.”~Cornelia Funke (2010). “Reckless”, p.44, Hachette UK German children’s fiction author Cornelia Funke was born on this day in 1958.
“Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.”~Irving Berlin American composer and lyricist Irving Berlin was born on this day in 1888.
“Each and every one of you has the power, the will and the capacity to make a difference in the world in which you live.”~Harry Belafonte American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte was born on this day in 1927.
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