Quote by Henry A. Kissinger

Power is the great aphrodisiac.

Power is the great aphrodisiac.

Summary

This quote, attributed to American political scholar Henry Kissinger, suggests that power is a highly attractive and arousing force. It implies that having power is not only influential but also alluring. Power can be an intoxicating force that arouses desires and fuels a person's magnetism. People who possess power often command attention and become more appealing to others. Kissinger's quote captures the way power can exert a gravitational pull, instigating attraction and fascination amongst those who seek power and those who are drawn to it.

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