"Power has to be insecure to be..." - Quote by Ralph Nader
Power has to be insecure to be responsive.
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“Young wives are the leading asset of corporate power. They want the suburbs, a house, a settled life, and respectability. They want society to see that they have exchanged themselves for something of value.”
“I don't like too much by-standing, on-looking, and spectator-behavior in people's lives.”
“Word of mouth is the most effective means of communication.”
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“..... if we were talking to you on your first day of physical life experience, we would say to you, "Welcome to Planet Earth. There is nothing that you cannot be, or do, or have. You are a magnificent creator. And you are here by your powerful and deliberate wanting to be here. Go forth, giving thought to what you are wanting, attracting life experience to help you decide what you want and once you have decided, giving thought only unto that"”
“Mrs. Teasdale congratulates him on his coronation and sovereignty: "The eyes of the world are upon you. Notables from every country are gathered here in your honor. This is a gala day for you." Firefly replies: "Well, a gal a day is enough for me. I don't think I could handle any more."”
“Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with the purpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.”
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“The men who create powermake an indispensable contributionto the nation's greatness.But the men who question power makea contribution just as indispensablefor they determine whetherwe use poweror power uses us.”
“Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make. Period.”
“He who is not master of his own thoughts is not accountable for his own deeds.”