"権力は手段ではなく目的である"

Simplified Meaning:

People seek power not just to achieve other goals, but because having power itself is the ultimate goal. Imagine a politician who originally enters politics to help people, but after getting a taste of power, starts to love the control and authority more than the helping part. Over time, the politician may focus more on staying in power than on the original purpose of improving lives. This can be seen in history with many leaders who initially had good intentions but ended up doing almost anything to keep their position. In everyday life, someone could think about power at work - maybe a manager who started with ideas to improve the company but later becomes more interested in keeping their job and authority. Realizing this helps us understand why some people and leaders act in ways that seem selfish or overly controlling. For individuals, it reminds us to always check our motivations and to ensure that we don’t lose sight of our original goals.