Quote by Bertrand Russell

Men who allow their love of power to give them a distorted view of the world are to be found in every asylum: one man will think that he is the Governor of the Bank of England, another will think he is the King, and yet another will think he is God.

Men who allow their love of power to give them a distorted v

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This quote highlights the idea that excessive love for power can lead individuals to develop delusions and lose touch with reality. It suggests that such individuals can be found in mental asylums, with examples given of people who believe they occupy positions of authority beyond their actual capacities. It serves as a warning about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the potential consequences of allowing power to corrupt one's perception of the world.

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