I was reading a newsletter about a speech that was recently given at an investing conference. Anyway, the speaker said this,
Power does not corrupt. It attracts the corrupt.
Not everyone who is powerful is corrupted. Not everyone who eventually gains power will become corrupted. But we can be sure of this, power will always attract the corrupt.
Power is useful. Without power, the good cannot do anything.
But, like the speaker said, power attracts the corrupt.
Sadly, no one lives forever. Power will eventually need to be passed on.
Wolves know how to be like sheep until the time is right.
Not every man is worthy with a pure heart.
Not everyone can pierce into the heart of a man and see the darkness that lies within.
One day, someone will slip through the cracks.
Someone will eventually deceive his way pass the gatekeepers into the halls of power.
Then what?
paced | 05-Aug-08 at 5:06 pm | Permalink
Reminds me of Loard Acton’s “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”…
Ed | 05-Aug-08 at 9:09 pm | Permalink
Much like love for money or greed for money. Which’s worse?
iantimothy | 05-Aug-08 at 9:20 pm | Permalink
errr..what’s the difference?
Kuro | 05-Aug-08 at 9:57 pm | Permalink
Good post. I’m gonna think about that for a bit. :]]
Maybe I’ll post a follow-up on my blog? Maybe.
iantimothy | 06-Aug-08 at 1:22 pm | Permalink
Hey…. @Kuro..love the follow up post you did and the excerpts you chose.
Didn’t leave a comment on your blog because needed a Google Id or Open Id.
Anyway, will definitely keep checking your blog.