A man is the prisoner of his power. A topical memory makes him an almanac; a talent for debate, disputant; skill to get money makes him a miser, that is, a beggar. Culture reduces these inflammations by invoking the aid of other powers against the dominant talent, and by appealing to the rank of powers. It watches success.
Ralph Waldo EmersonThe true scholar grudges every opportunity of action passed, by, as a loss of power.
Ralph Waldo EmersonSuccess goes thus invariably with a certain plus or positive power: an ounce of power must balance an ounce of weight.
Ralph Waldo Emerson