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Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
Power is always dangerous. Power attracts the worst and corrupts the best.
Power is always dangerous. Power attracts the worst and corrupts the best.
Power does not corrupt man; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.
Power does not corrupt man; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.
Capacity for joy
Admits temptation.
Capacity for joy
Admits temptation.
Joy is increased by spreading it to others
Joy is increased by spreading it to others
Do not ever say that the desire to 'do good' by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity read more
Do not ever say that the desire to 'do good' by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives.
The greatest power is often simple patience.
The greatest power is often simple patience.
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.
