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"هدف از شکنجه، شکنجه است. هدف از قدرت، قدرت است."

George Orwell

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This quote is saying that the true purpose behind cruel actions like torture is simply to cause pain and suffering. Similarly, when people seek power, their main goal is just to gain more power. For instance, imagine a bully at school who enjoys making others feel bad. The bully's goal isn't to teach a lesson or communicate something important—they just like having control and seeing others suffer. Likewise, a dictator who holds onto power aggressively isn't usually trying to help their country; they just want to stay in control forever. People who torture or seek power often don't have a higher purpose. They act purely out of a desire to dominate and control others. Understanding this can help us recognize such harmful behaviors and avoid being trapped by them.

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Abuse Authority Control Corruption Manipulation Oppression Power Torture Totalitarianism Violence
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