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Image of the quote is loading... SaveSave It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power. - Quote by David Brin

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it’s more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power.

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