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“He can do most who has most power.” quote by Plautus
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“He can do most who has most power.”

Plautus

About This Quote

Source Play: The Comedy of the Unfortunate, 194 BC

Those with the most power often act in the most extreme ways.

In simple terms: Power leads to extreme actions.

Key Takeaway

Beware of power’s corrupting influence.

Themes

power extremism human nature politics

Mood

cautionary analytical

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • leadership decisions
  • authoritarian regimes
  • social movements

Key Concepts

ethical theory political philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What checks can limit power’s excesses?
  • When does power become justified?
A Different Perspective

Not all powerful people act badly.

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