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It is a crime against the State to be powerful enough to…

“It is a crime against the State to be powerful enough to commit one.” quote by Pierre Corneille
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“It is a crime against the State to be powerful enough to commit one.”

Pierre Corneille

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Holding power that enables wrongdoing is a moral crime against society itself.

In simple terms: Power to commit crimes is a societal crime.

Key Takeaway

Use power responsibly.

Themes

ethics politics responsibility

Mood

serious reflective

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • leadership roles
  • government decisions
  • corporate power

Key Concepts

moral philosophy state authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we hold powerful individuals accountable?
  • What safeguards prevent abuse of power?
A Different Perspective

Power can be used for good; context matters.

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