"But the power of instruction is seldom of much efficacy, except in those happy dispositions where it is almost superfluous"

"Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one thing; to be able to dare!"

"Prestige is the shadow of money and power"

"Don't let your will roar when your power only whispers"

"I feel happy to terrify kids"

"I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else by providing a peaceful and happy home"

"Power wears out those who don't have it"

"Hope... is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes has within him the gift of miracles"

"The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance"

"No man is happy who does not think himself so"

"Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty"