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“My advice to such radio presenters is, go to a counselling school and learn do you can offer constructive advice. Radio is a very powerful tool and some listeners take our word as the gospel truth”
“The brain is a very powerful organ, whatever you tell it, it does. The body will just adjust”
“Constantly before his eyes now was a river flowing from him; and it was as if he himself and his house and the wealth he had accumulated over many decades were flowing away like the river, while he was too old and too weak to oppose the powerful current.”
Patrick Süskind (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is an honour to serve as a juror for such a powerful initiative... This is not just about awards—it’s about fueling hope and accelerating grassroots change.”
Hamzat Lawal (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of America. You are to decide the important question, on which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn. Act worthy of yourselves.”
Joseph Warren (1847–1923) said by 1923 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Yesterday was unexpectedly my last day in the Office. I was summarily fired via memo from Main Justice that did not give a reason for my termination. Every person lucky enough to work in this office constantly hears four words to describe our ethos: Without Fear or Favor. Do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons without fear of retribution and without favor to the powerful.”
Maurene Comey (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All the powerful are the same. It's when they start talking that they feel greatness, and even more so when they're not listening to others.”
Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925–2006) first seen 1996 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As translated by Max Lane in Footsteps, (Penguin Publishing Group,1996)
“My country knows from her own experience how powerful and instrumental solidarity can be.”
Valdas Adamkus (born 1926) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In 2005, the Obasanjo regime said the labour unions had become too powerful, so they decided to break them,” he said. “Today, because of the ruthless exploitation of workers in Nigeria, the NLC and TUC work together.”
Femi Falana (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Why is America such a powerful nation? Because you could reliably sail your ships to Europe and sell all your stuff, and that reliability came from navigation, and that navigation relied on math.”
Christopher Budd (mathematician) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“By providing a readily accessible tool within the X ecosystem, Grok encourages users to query and verify information instantly. While its occasional inaccuracies underscore the ongoing need for human discernment, these very imperfections serve as a powerful, albeit unintended, educational mechanism, training users to be more critical consumers of digital content.”
“The digital ecosystem acts as a powerful amplifier of crisis fatigue. The sheer volume, velocity, and repetition of online crisis news overwhelm individuals' limited cognitive capacities, leading to information overload and a degradation of attention spans.”
“Giovanni Gentile was a philosopher dedicated to an undertaking so powerful that it had not been seen for centuries: to conceive, shape, organise and disseminate an Italian philosophy, that is, a philosophy for Italy, a philosophy of Italy, according to a tradition of political thought that Gentile saw as beginning with Dante and ending with himself. (2004).”
Marcello Pera (born 1943) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted at the presentation of Giovanni Gentile, Discorsi parlamentari, Senate of the Italian Republic (editor), with an essay of Francesco Perfetti, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2004, p. 10.
“are marshalled in the service of satire against powerful individuals and s, to degrade and belittle them; excreta are not on the whole used as images of celebration and festivity ...”
David R. Inglis (born 1973) first seen 2001 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: {{cite book|title=A Sociological History of Excretory Experience: Defecatory Manners and Toiletry Technologies|series=Volume 30 of Mellen studies in sociology|publisher=Edwin Mellen Press|year=2001|isbn=9780773475397|ur…
“My own belief is that science remains the most powerful tool we have yet generated to apply leverage for our future. It is the instrument which is most useful for guiding our own destinies, for assuring the condition of man in the years to come. I have much to hope that we will not abandon that tool, leaving us to our own brute devices.”
Philip Handler (1917–1981) first seen 1970 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Testimony before the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Development, House Committee on Science and Astronautics. Hearings, 1971 National Science Foundation Authorization, 91st Cong. 2nd sess. (1970) p. 16. Reported …
“One of the most powerful deceits of the devil is the weakening of the heart with laziness, and with it, all spiritual and physical forces; faith, hope, and love dry up in the heart, and you become faithless, despondent, and insensible to God and to people—like salt that has lost its savor.”
John of Kronstadt (1829–1909) said by 1909 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The soul of animals, upon separation from the body, evaporates like vapor, for it is not fastened with the higher, powerful cement of the spirit, which animals do not have.”
John of Kronstadt (1829–1909) said by 1909 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hear that politically correct forces are hounding Irving on all ends of the earth, making it very difficult for him to earn a living. You cannot express revisionist views in public, or else you're made a pariah. You’re going against very powerful interests with big museums, big money, and a very dependent Zionist state.”
Adam Parfrey (1957–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speaking about Holocaust denier David Irving, Fifth Path #4, p. 23 interview, quoted in Sunshine 2024, p. 209
“(Q: Your first three novels are powerful indictments of racism, Joan. Yet you've gotten some negative responses from the British for them.) Riley: I think because I'm writing about their backyard. It's okay for people from elsewhere to write even similar things, but it's not right to write about British systems in the same way.”
Joan Riley (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to be a woman because being a woman has paved a lot of ways for me. Women don’t actually know how powerful they are. They don’t know how to use their resources as a woman.”
Bobrisky (born 1991) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bobrisky: Why I decided to become a woman 22 September 2021, THE CABLE (Nigeria)
“I think everybody's life is their own work of art and then we have many pieces within it. I have a lot of ideas around marriage and I think it can be one of the most powerful dynamics.”
Jada Pinkett Smith (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They all had powerful personalities and a lot of it was expressed through their clothes.”
Ruth Chapman (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am a witness to the powerful impact of philanthropy and understand that these efforts, large and small, help move the needle for so many and can improve the trajectories of families and entire communities.”
Carla Walker-Miller wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Customer service isn’t just about resolving issues. It’s about relationship. Trust. Sometimes the most powerful insights don’t come from a dashboard, they come from what someone tells you at their front door.”
Tendai Moyo wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There’s been a lot to be proud of this year, but one of the most powerful accomplishments is the progress we've made through the Homelessness Task Force.”
Elizabeth Fagan (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Build your own brand equity by listing all the great things you’ve achieved in your life – the times you’ve been resilient, dynamic and entrepreneurial. Then, when you go into an important meeting or have a wobbly moment, you can read that list and boost your confidence. Women tend to forget how powerful they are and how good they are at what they do.”
Jacqueline Gold (1960–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Yes, I do. I experienced it in Zamfara. Despite all the powerful forces and federal might against me, I was elected. It was free and fair. And I believe it can happen again. It’s just a matter of time.”
Dauda Lawal (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The people around the boardroom are a powerful statement of your leadership. I wanted to create a winning team. Finding talent, selecting it, appointing and developing it – that’s a huge privilege as a leader. I spend a lot of time communicating with people on our board, making sure they feel connected.”
Debbie Hewitt (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Embrace your unique life experiences, perspectives, and opinions, and channel them through your art as a powerful tool for making a difference.”
Oronike Odeleye (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Your art can be a powerful medium for amplifying important messages and influencing positive change.”
Oronike Odeleye (born 1979) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Meet Legacy Leadership Executive: Oronike Odeleye- The Lola 17th August, 2024
“I'm humbled and honoured to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network @WXN”
Professor Rita Orji wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“confidence is the most powerful thing you can wear. It doesn’t come in a bottle, a bikini, or a lipstick tube—it comes from how you feel in your own skin. And that feeling? It’s something you build, not something you wait for permission to have.”
Ruby Hammer (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you feel powerful in a black swimsuit—wear it with pride”
Ruby Hammer (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“TWAS has great potential to play a powerful gender-transformative role and to influence norms and practices in science academies across the developing world. TWAS draws its fellows, prize winners and attendees at events from multiple countries and also has five regional partners through which it can play an influential role.” And finally”
Roseanne Diab (1949–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you take the leap, something really powerful happens," Sahar said. "Your self-belief grows.”
Sahar Hashemi (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We all want to be seen, heard, and understood. And when someone sees you and can understand your experience, it’s a very powerful thing. And I think that was one of the things that I was able to bring to the brand… For me to have had the success that I did, and for that success to have been rooted in Black culture, I think was really impactful for a lot of people.”
Christina Norman first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From an interview with Louis Carr as Head of Content, THINK450 the innovative arm of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). January 9, 2024
“As a board member, you need to spend time in the business. It’s a blunt instrument, but how much time directors spend engaging with the business and its stakeholders is a powerful indicator.”
Alison Platt (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Unfortunately, we live in wasteful times. This means the list of materials we would like to rescue is incredibly long and represents millions of tonnes of valuable material. We know that our particular style of alchemy is a powerful solution for all kinds of materials but we have to focus. Right now, we are committed to solving the leather issue.”
Kresse Wesling wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It's a tremendous honor to be recognized alongside such powerful women who are using their voices and platforms to lead with purpose.”
Doreen Carter (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“So many mathematicians share powerful stories about how they engaged with math beyond school settings and I use those vignettes to describe to teachers and educators and the lay public a different vision for how we can all do mathematics. And I always hope in my talks to reframe math as something interesting and worthwhile for the lay public – instead of something to be dreaded!”
Erica N. Walker (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Business itself is now the most powerful force for change in the world today, richer and faster by far than most governments.”
Anita Roddick (1942–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’ve gone up against rich, powerful interests fighting for the rights of students and parents in charter schools and I have been successful.”
Mona Davids wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Interviewer:Exhibitionists Andreoli: Of course, this is the mask that hides masochism. And keep in mind that, generally speaking, exhibitionism is a sexuality disorder. Showing off one's organ, but not because it is powerful. To compensate for impotence.”
Vittorino Andreoli (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The powerful do not believe they need to be resurrected because they think they are unshakable, like the Eiffel Tower made of iron and not flesh, soulless, cold as a railroad track.”
Vittorino Andreoli (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The powerful do not know how to love; the man of iron is cold, he knows how to envelop and bind in order to subjugate, to enslave.”
Vittorino Andreoli (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What is interesting is that while this model is very powerful and predictive it fails to explain some aspects for nature such as dark matter.”
Yasmine Amhis (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have learned that judges should not be criticized. They are a very powerful force and jealous of their autonomy.”
Giampaolo Pansa (1935–2020) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: La minestra non scende dal cielo, 18 December 2010.
“[W]hen was he first compromised by Russia? ...1984 ...David Bogatin, who allegedly had ties to the most powerful crime gang in Russia... who doesn't... [seemingly] have [legitimate] means of making a living... meets with Donald Trump, and... buys... five luxury condominiums for more than $6 million... in ... [T]he State Attorney General Office ...ruled ...that was money laundering for the .”
Craig Unger (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Putin's greatest achievement... weaponized organized crime... effectively a powerful foreign policy tool... [T]hey've compromised... the president of the United States...”
Craig Unger (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“landed at JFK... 1992, just after the fall of the Soviet Union... the most powerful Russian mobster in the United States... oversaw the mob’s growth from a local racket in Brooklyn’s to a multibilliondollar-a-year criminal organization.”
Craig Unger (born 1949) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ref: 1) , Red Mafiya (2000) 2) Selwyn Raab, "Mob-Linked Businessman Killed in Brooklyn," New York Times, May 3, 1989. 3) USDOT Inspector General, "Two Plead Guilty in Fuel-Tax-Evasion Case" January 22, 1998