If you have to abuse your power, you're probably in the process of losing it.
Since the origin of the world there has never been a king—even if you were to select the very best—who did not in some measure abuse his authority…
[Evolution Theory] is the motivating factor for guys like Hitler and Stalin and George Bush, by the way, who is a Satan worshipper, like we don't know that.
Officials are under a constant temptation to misuse their power for the private profit of themselves or others.
There is no evidence to support the belief that Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev ever questioned Americas power. He questioned only the President's John F. Kennedys readiness to use it. Elie Abel, The Missile Crisis (1966) Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
You take advantage of your position as a famous actor to meet women.
Power is what men seek, and any group that gets it will abuse it. It is the same story.
You have to respect the existence of God. If He has given you the power to throw your weight around, then you mustn't misuse it.
Irresponsible power is inconsistent with liberty, and must corrupt those who exercise it.
There exists a limit to the force even the most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin.
