Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2021-03-04 03:03

Meaning of Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely British proverb negative

As a person's power increases, his or her sense of morality lessens.

I have never thought she would change when she became the president, but it seems like absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Peter has never been this harsh when telling us to work. It is true that absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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Origin of Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

This statement was made by the 19th century British politician Lord Acton, who borrowed the idea from several other writers that had previously expressed the same thought in different words.

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