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“of all the weapons of destruction that man could invent, the most terrible-and the most powerful-was the word. Daggers and spears left traces of blood; arrows could be seen at a distance. Poisons were detected in the end and avoided. But the word managed to destroy without leaving clues.”
― Paulo Coelho

“The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power.”
― Francis Bacon

“He was intrigued by the power of words, not the literary words that filled the books in the library but the sharp, staccato words that went into the writing of news stories. Words that went for the jugular. Active verbs that danced and raced on the page.”
― Robert Cormier, I Am the Cheese

“But words are more powerful than anything.”
― Jennifer Donnelly, A Northern Light

“All stories have a curious and even dangerous power. They are manifestations of truth -- yours and mine. And truth is all at once the most wonderful yet terrifying thing in the world, which makes it nearly impossible to handle. It is such a great responsibility that it's best not to tell a story at all unless you know you can do it right. You must be very careful, or without knowing it you can change the world.”
― Vera Nazarian, Dreams Of The Compass Rose

“That is the power of a good story. It can encourage you, it can make you laugh, it can bring you joy. It will make you think, it will tap innto your hidden emotions, and it can make you cry. The power of a story can also bring about healing, give you peace, and change your life!" (p.15)”
― Jeff Dixon, The Key to the Kingdom

“I shall tell you what I believe. I believe God is a librarian. I believe that literature is holy...it is that best part of our souls that we break off and give each other, and God has a special dispensation for it, angels to guard its making and its preservation.”
― Sarah Smith , Chasing Shakespeares

“If words can be lethal weapons, I must provide them with an arsenal.”
― Orson Scott Card, Xenocide

“You can't hammer in a nail with words..."
"No, but you can start a war with them.”
― Ben Galley, The Written

“We cannot control the way people interpret our ideas or thoughts, but we can control the words and tones we choose to convey them. Peace is built on understanding, and wars are built on misunderstandings. Never underestimate the power of a single word, and never recklessly throw around words. One wrong word, or misinterpreted word, can change the meaning of an entire sentence - and even start a war. And one right word, or one kind word, can grant you the heavens and open doors.”
― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

“It can be difficult to speak truth to power. Circumstances, however, have made doing so increasingly necessary.”
― Aberjhani, Splendid Literarium: A Treasury of Stories, Aphorisms, Poems, and Essays

“Young man, names are powerful things. You don’t just go around using them for no reason.”
― Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

“we only shout when we neglect what silence can do”
― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

“Truth  is that we all need facts we cannot continue to eat only the food that is given to us. Sometimes we have to feed ourselves otherwise we set our self up for dependency on the wrong nutrition without realizing that we were being poisoned the whole time.”
― R. Lewis

“I Am ! Two powerful words.... You must confess... I Am who God called me to be. I Am a Success. I Am not what you think of me. I Am more than a conqueror. I Am walking by Faith. I Am a Gift.”
― Amaka Imani Nkosazana, Release The Ink

“Did you know that using social media can actually help you to increase your level of thinking?”
― Germany Kent

“You don't need to kill with a sword, the tongue can do equally a better job and police will not knock on your door”
― Bangambiki Habyarimana, The Great Pearl of Wisdom

“You only have as much time as you think you do. Start telling yourself you have enough time.”
― Leticia Rae

“The power of words is in the works of words. People are much more bonded by the works of words than words. The work of words is the trigger of words.”
― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

“Don't feel the need to vent or complain, no matter how badly you would like to express your feelings. When it comes to speaking of those in power, always think of the consequences. Think about how those around you will perceive what you have to say. Will what you say be of advantage to you or will it hurt you in the end?”
― Bohdi Sanders, Defensive Living: The Other Side of Self-Defense

“Books nurtured, guided and comforted me as a child. Books were my substitute parents and teachers, when the adults in my life failed me.”
― Anthon St. Maarten

“Politics: The Circus of Chicanery”
― Kevin Focke

“It's plain to see for those who will to see from within and how common and strange things really seem to be when you start to change your planes of perception.As change in the mind persist, so shall change in thoughts, words, and deeds assist.”
― Jose R. Coronado, The Land Flowing With Milk And Honey

“Words matter. The right ones can open a door or a heart. The wrong ones can seal your fate.”
― Libba Bray, Under the Same Stars

“His legacy is a powerful reminder that sports can be a platform for building men, not just athletes. (BLOG - Deion Sanders: A Coach, A Father, A Blueprint for Success)”
― Carlos Wallace

“It's a predictable cycle that's unfolded time and again throughout history: once your side dominates the rules of decision-making, free speech starts to look more like a problem than a solution.”
― Greg Lukianoff; Rikki Schlott

“Finally, bookshelves can be a terrifying place for debut writers, especially those who are marginalized. Writers who are queer, trans, BIPOC, disabled, working class or otherwise marginalized fight tooth and nail for their stories to be told in a world that often seems increasingly unwelcome to them. By buying, reading and sharing these books, you are sending the message that these people and their stories matter. That they deserve to be heard. Never underestimate the power you hold, readers.”
― Frances White

“Lock them in your word cage. Spread in their minds like a virus. The ruthless are the only ones that ever succeed.”
― Anje Kruger

“What I want is mine as soon as I claim it to be.”
― Robin S. Baker

“There isn't anything in this world that you couldn't do or become. Embed this belief by simply repeating it to yourself over and over. Your subconscious mind is incredibly powerful, absorbing what you continuously tell it.”
― Robin S. Baker