Power is lonely. Power stands apart. I have power. Therefore, I'm lonely.

Lesley Howarth
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Power is lonely. Power stands apart. I have power. Therefore, I'm lonely.

The idea that power stands apart is one of the most enduring themes in the history of the world. If you are unfamiliar with this quote, it is attributed to Marilyn Monroe. It can be found in her biography, "Gloria Swanson: A Memoir", by Michael O'Donoghue.

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