Francis Bacon Quotes

All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.

If you use power too loosely, you lose power.

The people are difficult to govern: It is because those in authority are too fond of action [change].

A strength to harm is perilous in the hand of an ambitious head.

But constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go.

New laws are written, and new men are made.

Each age must … contend anew with the question of power and accountability.

The people who own the country are now going to get to run it.

The people who exercise the power are not always the same people over whom it is exercised.

You cannot effectuate change if you do not have power.

I think it's time that we said to people who are incapable of acknowledging that they've ever got anything wrong: 'I'm sorry, you've had your day.' Unelected, unaccountable elites, I'm afraid it's time to say, 'You're fired. We are going to take back control.'

Ethics and power are separate.

When those who are governed do too little, those who govern can - and often will - do too much.

There will be no end to the troubles of states,Or of humanity itself,Till philosophers become kings in this world,Or till those we now call kings and rulers really And truly become philosophers

Authority is God ordained, but authoritarianism and raw power, in almost all forms, is dangerous.

I have also been touched by the dark side of power and leadership.

It is easier to run a revolution than a government.

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.

Yes, I'm your governor now. I'll take care of you.

Thank God that the people that run this world are not smart enough to keep running it forever. You know, everybody gets a handle on it for a little while.

In this world no one rules by love; if you are but amiable, you are no hero; to be powerful, you must be strong, and to have dominion you must have a genius for organizing.

A week is a long time in politics.

You must see the persons who are in charge - persons you can punish or vote for.

Power ought to serve as a check to power.

Tis a dainty thing to command, though twere but a flock of sheep.