Quotes About Control

There is one thing the power of God and the power of Satan have in common: Neither can influence us unless we allow them to.

Power is power as the sun is the sun, the wind is the wind. The villager blesses the rain as it falls on his crops; the pillager uses it to cover his approach. It is the wielder who determines the good or evil.

The only difference between a futile madman and an effective tyrant is power and will.

It's not oil that runs the world, it's shame.

And anger is never added to anger. It multiplies.

Silence was his short bow and quiver of arrows.

Because our birth mothers made a choice for us that dramatically changed the course of our lives and over which we had no control, many of us have a foundational belief (often unconscious) that we don't have the right to choose our own course in life. We feel instead that we are at the mercy of others.

He who lets fear rule him, has fear for a master [Acheron]

It actually dawned on me that I don't fight. I just kill whatever annoys me, and it's over. (Savitar)

Just remember, anger is always your enemy. You must keep your emotions in check. The moment you lose control of them, you lose the fight every time. (Takeshi)

Only a fool took a remote from a god.

Your destiny is shaped by choice, never by chance. Beware the decisions you make, no matter how small, for they will be your salvation...or your death.

In the land of Bad Ass, Acheron reigned supreme.

Yes, you do. And when you find yourself back in Kalosis in a few seconds with a wide-eyes Trates and a pissed-off Stryker, remember that I'm watching you and that the Weres are off-limits in this game. You want to fuck with Artemis, fuck with Artemis. You want to fuck with me…make out your will. (Savitar)

Don't push me, princess. (Zarek) Oooo. Next thing you'll be talking like the Incredible Hulk. 'Don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry.' You're not scary to me, Mr. Zarek. So you can just check the attitude at the door and play nice while you're here. (Astrid) If you want nice, baby, play with your fucking dog. When you're ready to play with a man, then call me. (Zarek)

Ash used his powers to lift Zarek from the floor and pin him roughly against the ceiling.) Stop pushing your luck, boy. I've had it with you. (Acheron) Have you ever thought of hiring yourself out to Disneyland? People would pay a fortune for this ride. (Zarek)

Double-knotted to a bedpost, not that it's any of your business. That boy was always too trusting for his own good. You'd think by now he'd know better. But no. He's got to be stupid. Personally, I'd tie the bitch up, muzzle her, and ride her around the room with spurs on, but no one ever asks my opinion, do they? No. What do I know? I'm only omniscient. (Savitar)

Zarek? (Astrid) What?! (Zarek) Don't use that tone with me. I like to know where people are in my house. Be nice, or I'll make you wear a cowbell. (Astrid)

How nice of Acheron to send us a playmate. (Daimon) Play is for children and dogs. Now that you have identified which category you fall into, I'll show you what Romans do to rabid dogs. (Valerius)

You have to sleep sometime. (Xypher) So do you. (Julian) Down, boys, down. Please, I just want to be free before I get testosterone poisoning. (Simone)

Don't move, and breathe only if you have to. (Caleb)

He doesn't anger easily. This is good. (Takeshi) Yes, I'm more of a simmer slowly until it boils over and ruins everything kind of man. (Acheron)

I swear, Daimons or not, if you don't behave, Z, I'm going to send you to Antarctica and leave you there to rot. (Acheron) Ooo. I'm terrified. Those killer penguins and hairy seals are really scary. (Zarek)

It can't eat him. I forbid it. (Artemis) She can do as she pleases. I taught her to waste not, want not. (Acheron)