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Quote by Francis Bacon
It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to lose liberty or to s

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to lose liberty or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a mans self. – Francis Bacon

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This is the foundation of all. We are not to imagine or suppose, but to discover, what nature does or may be made to do. – Francis Bacon

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Age appears to be best in four things old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. – Francis Bacon

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By giving people the power to share, were making the world more transparent. – Mark Zuckerberg

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All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power must always be accompanied by moral choice. – Theodore Bikel

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The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of ones inner power. – Xun Zi

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People didnt wasnt the Peoples party to come in to power again, so they saw NS a viable alternative not us, because everyone knew we were not ready. – Imran Khan

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