“It has been said that absolute power corrupts absolutely, but many it not be truer to say that to be absolutely powerful a man must first corrupt himself?”
Quote by Terence Rattigan
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Terence Rattigan
Terence Rattigan, born on June 10, 1911, and died on November 30, 1977, was a prominent British dramatist. Known for his insightful portrayal of upper-class life and delicate emotional descriptions, Rattigan's works often delve into moral dilemmas and human conflicts. more
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