Mahatma Gandhi Quotes

Power is so characteristically calm that calmness in itself has the aspect of power, and forbearance implies strength. The orator who is known to have at his command all the weapons of invective is most formidable when most courteous.

It always impresses me when a person of small stature has command.

The only thing I command is respect.

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are, you aren't.

Sirs, strive not: lead men courteously, and my son, to my cousin the prince, and strive not for my taking, for I am so great a lord to make you all rich

I never say someone is powerful.

I'm all about respect and I never get outside myself as far as calling people out.

When you are actually powerful, you don't need to be petty.

Modesty is the conscience of the body.

Boldness and decision command, often even in evil, the respect and concurrence of mankind.

You can be powerful without being loud and aggressive.

Power without abuse loses its charm.

Let there be a door to thy mouth, that it may be shut when need arises, and let it be carefully barred, that none may rouse thy voice to anger, and thou pay back abuse with abuse.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

A man who lives right, and is right, has more power in his silence than another has by his words.

Moral power is probably best when it is not used. The less you use it the more you have.

If you want me to be a cry baby, I cannot: I am the leader of a country. If you want to give me something and then withdraw it, fine; I must respect your decision.

Power is paradoxical.

It is more noble by silence to avoid an injury than by argument to overcome it.

We must watch over our modesty in the presence of those who cannot understand its grounds.

Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.

I would not kill my enemies, but I will make them get down on their knees. I will, I can, I must.

It is his restraint that is honorable to a person, not their liberty.

I gravitate towards gravitas.

Power tires only those who do not have it.