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Quote by David Brin
It is said that power corrupts, but actually its more true that po

It is said that power corrupts, but actually its more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power. – David Brin

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But honestly, if you do a rigorous survey of my work, Ill bet youll find that biology is a theme far more often than physical science. – David Brin

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The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal. – David Brin

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I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place. – James Naismith

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Im not out burning bras, but Im very opinionated about women owning their power. – Katherine Heigl

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Ironically, women who acquire power are more likely to be criticized for it than are the men who have always had it. – Carolyn Heilbrun

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A few great minds are enough to endow humanity with monstrous power, but a few great hearts are not enough to make us worthy of using it. – Jean Rostand

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