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“For domination has nothing whatsoever to do with good government, and power as an end in itself destroys good government.”

Quote by Robert Payne

Book:The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

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The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

This book delves into the historical roots of corruption, tracing its evolution from ancient Greek society to the modern political landscape of the United States. It examines various forms of corruption, their impact on governance, and the challenges faced in combating such issues across different eras. more

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Robert Payne was a British novelist known for his profound insights into historical and mystical themes. His works often blend historical backgrounds with supernatural elements, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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“The United States is dangerously close to being a plutocracy. A third of the private wealth is owned by less than 5 percent of the population.”

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Book:The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

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“The corrupt man is nearly always rootless, deeply aware of his rootlessness.”

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Source: The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

“The corrupt, when found out, become especially good moralists.”

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“The second corruption of the state is oligarchy (oligos = few), in which the military elite is narrowed down to a few ruling families of immense wealth and prestige, who now openly flaunt their wealth and possessions.”

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Source: The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

“Long before the empire had reached its greatest extent, the Romans were bored by it.”

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“Historically the first philosopher to enquire deeply into the nature of corruption in society was Ibn Khaldun (1322-1406), whose wandering life was largely spent in the northern littoral of Africa at a time when kingdoms and sultanates were crumbling.”

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“It is almost a general rule that nations do not decline gradually. Instead they fall abruptly from their greatest heights.”

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Source: The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

“Uncorrupted man, with God's blessing, advances across the fields of the universe as though he were walking down a country lane.”

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Book:The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

Source: The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

“Throughout the history of Christianity, there had been a core of belief that man was not doomed to be everlastingly corrupt.”

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Source: The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

“All is forgiven to kings and popes. History grants them immunity, even a full pardon, even when they admit their crimes and glory in them.”

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Author:Robert Payne