60 Power Phrases to Understand Why People Seek You

If you want to be a leader, imitate Christ. Don’t use power, get authority.

Power is the ability to compel, because of one’s position or strength, others to obey one’s will, even if they would rather not. Authority is the ability to get others to willingly do what is asked or given.

Power corrodes relationships, authority builds relationships.

While power corrupts relationships and makes them heavy and conflicting, authority harmonizes.

Leonardo Amorim

Leaders with power are known because they like to show up. Leaders with authority are often unknown. They work and contribute in silence, without fuss or ostentation.

The power of kings was of no use if it were not before authority.

Fifth Curtium

Being a power holder is having the ability to influence others. Authority is the right to influence others.

Aucelius Gusmão

Power without authority is cruelty. Authority without power is an inglorious struggle. Power with authority is the way to happiness.

Alfredo Martini Jr.

Power is bought and sold, given and taken away. On the other hand, authority is the essence of the person, it is linked to his character.

Nothing is stronger than the power of your heart, so overcome any challenge with the authority of love that beats within you.