Keth, power brings with it the need to make moral judgments; history proves that. You have no choice but to make those decisions.

Mercedes Lackey
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Keth, power brings with it the need to make moral judgments; history proves that. You have no choice but to make those decisions. This is a powerful quote because it shows that power will bring with it judgement of others . As more and more people are able to exercise more power, they become more important in their society. They are given more responsibility and are often expected to make decisions that affect many people's lives.

Source: Oathbreakers

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