Power does not alter a man's character. It merely reveals it.

Carlos Fuentes
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"Power does not alter a man's character. It merely reveals it." This quote is a reminder that power is only a tool that we use to help us do our job. Even with all the power of the world behind you, if you don’t use your powerful abilities to help others, they become nothing more than a hindrance.

Source: Terra Nostra

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