Hateful is the power, and pitiable is the life, of those who wish to be feared rather than loved.

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant.

The only thing that white people have that black people need, or should want, is power-and no one holds power forever.

The love of liberty is the love of others the love of power is the love of ourselves.

Odd how the creative power at once brings the whole universe to order.