Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely

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Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. This quote is taken from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It is a quote that is well-known for its meaning, but may not be well-known to be taken from that play. The quote was used by the British government in the 1940s before they were losing power to the Nazi regime.

The leaders believed that it would be better for them to appear weak and need the help of others instead of acting strong and independent. They avoided saying or doing anything with the hope of avoiding taking action against their enemies. As a result, they allowed their enemies to take control of them with ease.

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