Quotation by

John Kenneth Galbraith

In the United States, though power corrupts, the expectation of power paralyzes.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

In the U.S., having power often leads people to act unethically, but simply hoping or waiting to gain power can stop them from taking action. This means that the fear or desire for power can be just as limiting as the negative effects of actually holding it.

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