Quote by Eric Hoffer

Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrupts the many. The resentment of the weak does not spring from any injustice done to them but from the sense of their inadequacy and impotence. They hate not wickedness but weakness. When it is in their power to do so, the weak destroy weakness wherever they see it.

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Summary

This quote suggests that power can lead to corruption among a select few individuals, while weakness can lead to corruption among a larger group. It argues that the resentment felt by the weak arises from their own feelings of inadequacy and powerlessness, rather than any actual injustice done to them. They do not hate wickedness but rather dislike the display of weakness. When given the opportunity, the weak tend to eliminate weakness in others. Overall, it highlights how different forms of corruption can arise from wielding power or feeling weak.

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