Hateful is the power, and pitiable is the life, of those who wish to b… — Quoted

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“Hateful is the power, and pitiable is the life, of those who wish to be feared rather than loved.”

Cornelius Nepos · Power

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The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.

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Another mode of accumulating power arises from lifting a weight and then allowing it to fall.

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With power comes the abuse of power. And where there are bosses, there are crazy bosses. It's nothing new.

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John Stuart Mill

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant.

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