"権力は人を腐敗させない。しかし愚か者は権力の地位につくと権力を腐敗させる。"
— George Bernard Shaw
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This quote means that having power isn't what makes someone a bad person. Instead, if a person who is not wise or sensible gets power, they often misuse it and make bad decisions. For example, think about a class monitor in school. If a smart and fair student becomes the monitor, they use their position to help others and maintain order. But if a student who does not think carefully or is mean gets the job, they might use their power to bully others or show off. So, it's not the power itself that's the problem, but who holds the power and how they use it. In real life, we should be careful about who we choose as leaders and ensure they are thoughtful and fair, so they use their power for good.
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Authority Corruption Ethics Foolishness Influence Leadership Morality Politics Power Responsibility
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