Who said “We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then…”?

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It's credited to William E. Gladstone, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“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 E. Gladstone
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APA

“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.” [Quotation attributed to William E. Gladstone]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32077-we-look-forward-to-the-time-when-the/

MLA

“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.” Attributed to William E. Gladstone. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32077-we-look-forward-to-the-time-when-the/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“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.” Attributed to William E. Gladstone. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32077-we-look-forward-to-the-time-when-the/.

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