Immanuel Kant Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The enjoyment of power inevitably
corrupts the judgment of reason,
and perverts its liberty."

by:	Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) German philosopher
Source:	Perpetual Peace, 1795
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Categories:	Deception, Greed, Peace, Power, Tyranny
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-- David, Livonia
Reason is overrated. -- David L Rosenthal
No, it is not reason that is overrated; it is man's ability to reason that is overrated. -- David L Rosenthal
It was true of King Saul, It is true of King George, and is true 5 stars worth of the time, I think it's the enjoyment of power that corrupts so completely. -- Mike, Norwalk 1
Emotion is overrated. Man's ability to reason would cause most adults to buy a gun for their own security. Sadly, "gun control" is emotionally directed. -- Joe, Rochester, MI
"Enjoyment of power" is not what corrupts but man's interpretion of it. -- Robert, Sarasota
The lust for power is the root of all evil. Without reason, we would soon all be slaves to lies, superstition, and custom. -- E Archer, NYC
Joe, I think you took an industrial strength 'Right On' pill today -- Mike, Norwalk
He who reasons best reasons inadequately. -- David L Rosenthal
this is not what i searched for. this was no help whatsoever. Thanks a lot for ruining my entire night and wasting my prescious time. -- heather, chicago 2
-- jim k, Austin