We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.

William Ewart Gladstone
About This Quote

The idea behind this quote is a simple one. When love takes over from the place of power, then peace will be the norm. When we have love as a goal, then we can achieve that. The Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. In other words, peace will come as a result of love, not as a result of power.

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