“Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.”
— George Bernard Shaw
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Power itself isn't bad or harmful. It's more about the person who has the power. Think about a responsible person who becomes a leader; they can use their position to help and make good changes. But if someone unwise or foolish gets power, they can misuse it and create problems. Imagine a teacher who cares about students and uses their role to teach well versus a teacher who is careless and makes students unhappy. The key idea is that power depends on who holds it, not the power itself. In life, it's important to make sure responsible and wise people are given positions of authority so that power is used in a positive way.
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Authority Corruption Ethics Foolishness Influence Leadership Morality Politics Power ResponsibilityFEATURED QUOTES
