Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.

Condoleezza Rice
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Power is everything when it is in the hands of the right person. When a person is in a position where he or she can influence others, that person has power. The problem with so many people in positions of power today is that they have no influence over others. They are powerless to make a difference.

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