Power Quote by Henry Kissinger

“power without legitimacy tempts tests of strength; legitimacy without power tepmts empty posturing.” quote by Henry Kissinger — Download Open image

““power without legitimacy tempts tests of strength; legitimacy without power tepmts empty posturing.””

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