Philip Massinger Quotes

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

Great men are never cruel without necessity.

The price of greatness is responsibility.

I think that the presidency really brings out the best in a lot of people.

Politics ruins the character.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for.

The great must submit to the dominion of prudence and of virtue, or none will long submit to the dominion of the great.

If you want to test a man's character, give him power.

I have no ambition to govern men. It is a thankless office.

In the truly great, virtue governs with the sceptre of knowledge.

I'm not going to just take office in January, I'm going to take responsibility.

Those who really deserve praise are the people who, while human enough to enjoy power, nevertheless pay more attention to justice than they are compelled to do by their situation.

Money will not purchase character or good government.

The administration of government lies in getting proper men. Such men are to be got by means of the ruler's own character. That character is to be cultivated by his treading in the ways of duty. And the treading those ways of duty is to be cultivated by the cherishing of benevolence.

President means chief servant

But the relationship of morality and power is a very subtle one. Because ultimately power without morality is no longer power.

Power should be reserved for weightlifting and boats, and leadership really involves responsibility.

Good men who exercise power are really the most fascinating of all people.

How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself?

I thank God that I left office the same way I came in: with integrity.

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

It takes tremendous discipline to control the influence, the power you have over other people's lives.

My nomination to be Governor was not to gratify ambition.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it.