Quote by Edmund Burke

Those who have been once intoxicated with power, and have derived any kind of emolument from it, even though but for one year, never can willingly abandon it. They may be distressed in the midst of all their power; but they will never look to anything but power for their relief.

Those who have been once intoxicated with power, and have de

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who have experienced the intoxicating effect of power and enjoyed the benefits that come with it are unlikely to willingly let go of that power. Even if they face difficult circumstances while in control, they will not seek any other source of solace or solution except for more power. This implies that power can become addictive, blinding people to alternatives and trapping them in a never-ending pursuit of dominance and control.

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By Edmund Burke

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