Frank Lloyd Wright Quotes

Structure is not about moving boxes around on a chart. Structure is about power.

Power is the flower of organization.

I like to be in control of things.

Order is power.

The World is governed too much.

Majorities without discipline are not majorities.

Politics is who gets what, when, how.

The ordered organization of coercion we call the State.

I am better when I have control. I am not a power freak. But my point is that I need to feel that I can manage the team and have a direct, clear line through to the owners. Once that becomes hazy, for me, there is a problem.

Lists are a form of power.

Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-violent structure of society.

Influence is a matter of selection - both acceptance and rejection.

Whether a man is burdened by power or enjoys power; whether he is trapped by responsibility or made free by it; whether he is moved by other people and outer forces or moves them - this is of the essence of leadership.

If he's alive, everything is in his power! Whose fault is it that he doesn't understand that?

You have to have a plan, or else you're just creating a recipe for chaos.

The unity is brought about by force .

Many individuals and organization units contribute to every large decision, and the very problem of centralization and decentralization is a problem of arranging the complex system into an effective scheme.

I had a system, and the system worked.

The tendency everywhere in America to concentrate power and responsibility in one man is unmistakable.

As they spread out their blankets, Saphira commented with satisfaction, We are becoming more powerful, Eragon, both of us. Soon no one will be able to stand in our way. Yes, but which way shall we choose? Whichever one we want, she said smugly, settling down for the night.

We can't do both. If you want us to lead, don't criticize us. And if you want us to play a supporting role, then tell us who is going to lead.

I'm not final because I'm right, I'm right because I'm final.

I'm the person with the final say on everything. I really love being in that position.

The position of power and having to make decisions that you don't necessarily want to make is always good conflict and good drama.

Did you hear? You are free." Yessss. Choice. It is a fine thing. And I choose to take you back, Most High.