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What is the meaning of the quote "absolute power corrupts absolutely"?
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The famous quote "absolute power corrupts absolutely", which in its most common wording is attributed to Lord Acton, refers to the idea where a person, government, or organization that is given too much power will end up corrupting their morality and values, leading to them abusing that power for their own purposes.
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