There is a lure in power. It can get into a man's blood just as gambling and lust for money have been known to do.

Harry Truman
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Thomas Edison once said, “There is a lure in power. It can get into a man's blood just as gambling and lust for money have been known to do.” Power is often considered to be the driving force in our lives. It can make us feel important, necessary, and powerful. When we are at the top of the world, it's hard to remember that there are others who are less fortunate than we are.

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