“Those who have more power are liable to sin more; no theorem in geometry is more certain than this.”
Quote by Lord Acton
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Lord Acton
British historian and political theorist, renowned for his profound insights into the relationship between freedom, power, and corruption. Lord Acton was one of the most influential thinkers of the Victorian era, and his works are still widely cited today. more
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