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Margaret Atwood

A word after a word after a word is power.

Power

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means that putting one word after another creates meaning and influence through language. It emphasizes how the careful use of words builds the ability to communicate ideas and shape thoughts.

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

Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.

Character is power.

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