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Quote by Jonathan Swift
Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent. – Jonathan Swift

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Complaint is the largest tribute heaven receives and the sincerest part of our devotion. – Jonathan Swift

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For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery. – Jonathan Swift

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The oil companies regard nuclear power as their rival, who will reduce their profits, so they put out a lot of disinformation about nuclear power. – James Lovelock

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When we consistently suppress and distrust our intuitive knowingness, looking instead for authority, validation, and approval from others, we give our personal power away. – Shakti Gawain

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A mans true state of power and riches is to be in himself. – Henry Ward Beecher

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The classic rule of thumb is that if you are an intellectual ideological magazine, you do better in opposition than you do if your views are reflected by people in power. – John Podhoretz

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