Power corrupts

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Tesla: It is hard to give unlimited power to limited minds

“It is not that power corrupts but that it is magnetic to the corruptible.” — Frank Herbert, Chapterhouse Dune

"Power is always dangerous. It attracts the worst and corrupts the best." | TV Show Quotes #History

So, the picture made me go on a Wikipedia reading frency (as it so happens). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-intellectualism Anti-intellectualism is hostility towards and mistrust of intellect, intellectuals, and intellectual pursuits, usually expressed as the derision of education, philosop

I was reading on Facebook today that 'we are becoming a two class society in America.' Well, all I can say is: "Duh" Anyone with an ounce of brains could see this coming since the 1990's. We were smart enough to know the signing of NAFTA was a disaster in the making, and here we are. Why would anyone in America even entertain the idea we could compete with countries where workers are paid thirty five cents per hour for all their hard work? But then ,again, Americans have an insatiable…

Power corrupts Macbeth when he is given a prophecy by the witches. He desires to advance in the society by acting upon such horrendous crimes which is supported by his wife, Lady Macbeth. Using violence to further one’s goals shows how corrupt one person can become with power within their grasp. It also shows the downfall the characters face with their greed.