“The possession of power over others is inherently destructive both to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.”
Quote by George Davis Herron
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George Davis Herron
George Davis Herron was an American writer born in 1862 and died in 1925. His works covered a wide range of fields, including history, literature, and philosophy. more
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