Lao Tzu Quotes
Quotes to Explore
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People desire power. I don't know why they want it so. It seems to me it implies a hugely superior intellect which separates them from most of the populace.
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Doing the right thing has power.
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Far too many executives have become more concerned with the 'four P's' - pay, perks, power and prestige - rather than making profits for shareholders.
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Is there an equality of power between America and Iraq? Definitely not; however, the Iraqi people are standing fast and are defending their land courageously.
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The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.
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I was very insecure approaching the idea of directing a feature film. I told myself I would not move until I felt I was moving in power rather than moving in desperation to make a movie.
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Only a fortunate few seek the Beloved. Only a blessed few seek to enter the shrine of the heart.
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Funny is a good foil. Humor is illuminating, and it also gives you power.
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If you want to provoke, you should provoke someone who is stronger than you, otherwise you are misusing your power.
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There is simply no limitation on the realistic power of the U.N. over us.
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I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power.
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If necessary, Italy is prepared to fight against Islamic State in Libya because the Italian government cannot accept a terrorist danger in power just a few hours away from Italy by boat.
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I've always loved the power of stories to transport me to another world, to imagine extraordinary possibilities, to experience things I may not have access to in my regular life - like being a superhero! Also, I would always put on shows for my family and the neighbors; I guess I was an actor before I even knew it.
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The power that religion has is that you think nothing is random: If there's a tragedy in my life, that's God testing me or sending me a message.
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BlogHer is an incredibly important conference because it really taps into the power of women. It gives women an ability to do what they do - take care of the home, go to work - and, at the same time, spread their power through the power of the digital world.
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Sweeter than the perfume of roses is a reputation for a kind, charitable, unselfish nature; a ready disposition to do to others any good turn in your power.
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No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever.
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You know, God, the power that makes life, whatever it is, had just to make two things, masculine and feminine, for all this mischief. And made them so there is this entirely different point of view about love and sex.
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We cannot silence the voices that we do not like hearing. We can, however, do everything in our power to make certain that other voices are heard.
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We have to become involved in the political process - if we don't like it, we can change it.
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Whenever I'm on my way to a premiere or something, I always have a good laugh in the car... because it's all so absurd - I'm one generation removed from starvation.
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Music has nothing to do with your technical ability.
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Too many young African-American and Latino men ended up in jail for nonviolent offenses.
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Only fools seek power, and the greatest fools seek it through force.
