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10 unforgettable quotes from the most powerful people in the world

Tanza Loudenback,Melissa StangerNov 23, 2015, 22:18 IST

India's Prime Minister Modi gives a speech during his lecture meeting hosted by Nikkei Inc. and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in TokyoThomson Reuters

Coming from the right orator, words have the capacity to shape reality. It was no surprise that many on our recently published ranking of the 50 most powerful people in the world are gifted speakers with a knack for winning support with savvy, effectively communicated messages.

Our ranking inspired us to look at what the top-ranking power people have to say about influence, ambition, command, and leadership.

The following are quotes about power from the top-10 most powerful people in the world: