Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

Control is the source of strategic power.

It is a bitter dose to be taught obedience after you have learned to rule.

Only one in command: that's the way in the home And the way in the state when it must find Measures best for mankind.

Power is not a means; it is an end.

Some single mind must be master, else there will be no agreement in anything.

Design is not so much a design issue as a power struggle.

If you've experienced having control, you don't want to be moved to a subordinate position, if you have your druthers.

Even when you’re in charge, you’re not sure who’s in charge.

They must be governed by and be subordinate to you.

Leadership and power vacuums will be filled.

The exercise of authority is odious, and they who know how to govern, leave it in abeyance as much as possible.

The whole conversation of my work has to do with power and who has it.

Taking power is fine. But what do you do when you are in power?

People with real power never fear of losing it. People with control think of little else.

How many kings are governed by their ministers, how many ministers by their secretaries? Who, in such cases, is really the chief?

I am not blaming those who are resolved to rule, only those who show an even greater readiness to submit.

To rule is easy, to govern difficult.

I can paint pictures, but I cannot rule men.

Power never turns power down, ever, unless institutionally demanded.

It was Grant's company and he made all the decisions. And that was just fine.

Power is not something that can be assumed or discarded at will like underwear.

I like the men to wear the pants. I don't want to wear the pants. I like men who know what they want, know what they're doing, make their own decisions... As much as I like to be the controller, it's not in my best interest.

I think I'm a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it's authority that I respect.

I like control.

I like to be in control of things.