[Speech] POWER TENDS TO CORRUPT. - Acton's Warning
Power tends to corrupt.
/ˈpaʊər tɛndz tu kəˈrʌpt./
Critique of absolute power
Lord Acton's assertion that "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of unchecked authority. His observation has influenced political thought and discourse, highlighting the need for accountability and ethical governance. Acton's words continue to resonate in discussions about power and leadership.
Background
Lord Acton
Historian and Moralist
Letter to Bishop Creighton, 1887