Famous Lord Acton Quote 

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

by:
Lord Acton
[John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton] (1834-1902), First Baron Acton of Aldenham
Date:
1887
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This quote is very true as it has been proved many times through history.
 -- Bianca, Padua
 
Hopefully the US government can remain a democracy as it is already the longest standing there is so hope power stayes limited
 -- Kate, Padua
 
I AGREE! very well said
 -- Petrucho, veronia
 
Congress has usurped power from the people. Without term limits, they approach absolute power, and indeed they are absolutely corrupt.
 -- Joe, Rochester, MI
 
I agree this quote is really true
 -- sam, Daly City,Ca
 
May those words of wisdom always be in the mind of those who have Power...
 -- Lucien Alexandre Marion, Canada
 
Congress seeks absolute power to match their absolute corruption.
 -- warren, olathe
 
Is God corrupt? As said: "it has been proved many times through history." I agree, but it has not been proven everytime. Change it to: Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power tends to corrupt absolutly.
 -- JoW, Utah
 
Oops, meant to change it too: Those who seek power, for powers sake become corrupt.
 -- JoW, Utah
 
No kidding - if everyone could just know this - there would be a lot less fool's in the world!
 -- Anonymous
 
 -- Anonymous 
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