Quote by Orson Scott Card

Evil people naturally assume that you will use that power exactly as they would use it.

Evil people naturally assume that you will use that power ex

Summary

This quote suggests that evil individuals often struggle to comprehend or accept the idea that others may not misuse power or authority for selfish and malevolent purposes. Due to their own nature, they project their own inclination towards evil onto others, assuming that everyone else would behave in the same manner as they would. Essentially, this quote reflects the limited perspective and lack of empathy of those who possess malicious intent.

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Power People

By Orson Scott Card

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