“Whoever possessed knowledge not only had power over the changeable passions of people, but also power over their thinking, over their minds, hearts and souls.”

“In order to exert influence over people, there were other things that could be used besides love. Knowledge seemed to be an equally strong force, perhaps even stronger. Whoever possessed knowledge not only had power over the changeable passions of people, but also power over their thinking, over their minds, hearts and souls.”

“... the companions of our childhood always possess a certain power over our minds which hardly any later friend can obtain.”

“And for the first time in my life, I saw something new reflected in the eyes that saw me. Respect. It taught me a very valuable lesson. That dreams have power only over your own mind. But with money you can have power over the minds of others”

“They strain over gnats and swallow camels. They also cannibalize each other for power.”

“The most hateful grief of all human griefs is this, to have knowledge of the truth but no power over the event.”