"Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who posses it and this I know, my lords: that where law ends, tyranny begins."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Power as articulated by William Pitt. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Power provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About William Pitt

William Pitt most commonly refers to:William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708–1778), a.k.a. William Pitt the Elder, British prime minister (1766–1768)
William Pitt the Younger (1759–1806), son of the above and British prime minister

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