The love of power, like the love of money, increases with the possession of it; and we know in what ruin these baneful passions have involved human societies in all ages when they have been let loose and suffered to rage uncontrolled - There is no restraint like the pervading eye of the virtuous citizens.
Copy QuotePower is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one thing; to be able to dare!
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Copy Quote View & ShareAll things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.
Copy Quote View & ShareBecause power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.
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