As we know from our government, the more power you have…
“As we know from our government, the more power you have, the more of a bureaucrat you are, and the more ego you have invested in being right, the greater the odds are that you will never change your opinion.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Power breeds bureaucracy and ego, leading to stubbornness and resistance to change.
In simple terms: More power, more ego, less change.
Beware of power’s corrupting influence.
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When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- government policy
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power affect decision making?
- What checks prevent ego‑driven stagnation?
Change can still occur with will.