"Grammar is a piano I play by ear. All I know about grammar is its power." ― Joan Didion Topic(s): Power More From Joan Didion "Americans are uneasy with their possessions, guilty about power, all of which is difficult for Europeans to perceive because they are themselves so truly materialistic, so versed in the uses of power." "To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves – there lies the great, singular power of self-respect." "I’m not sure I have the physical strength to undertake a novel." More In Power "When I went out on tour as Bing Hitler I would hook up with Lenny and we’d get drunk together. He was always very supportive. He was a big star and a lot of what he said to me had power and impact. Apart from that, I just like him."― Craig Ferguson "People want to be special. I think ambition can take in a whole package of things, power or sexual excitement."― James Wolcott "A politician’s goal is always to manipulate public debate. I think there are some politicians with higher goals. But all of them get corrupted by power."― Dean Koontz