The value systems of those with access to power and of those far removed from such access cannot be the same. The viewpoint of the privileged is unlike that of the underprivileged. – Aung San Suu Kyi

We should keep silent about those in power to speak well of them almost implies flattery to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly. – Jean de la Bruyere

Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force. – George Bernard Shaw