Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely. -- Lord Acton (1834-1902)
>>>-----Variations on the Theme-----<<<
Hoffer (1902- ): Power corrupts the few,, while weakness corrupts the
many.
Kennedy (1917-1963): When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
Shaw (1856-1950): Power does not corrupt men; but fools, if they get
into a position of power, corrupt it.
Stevenson (????): Power corrupts, but lack of power corrupts absolutely.
Steinbeck (1902-1968): Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts, perhaps the
fear of a loss of power.
Tuchman (1912- ): If power corrupts, weakness in the seat of power,
with its constant necessity of deals and bribes and
compromising arrangements, corrupts even more.