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Edmund Burke Quote on Power and Abuse – The Dangerous Force of Power

„The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.“

Edmund BurkeEdmund Burke's profound quote on the dangers of power abuse – why great power demands great responsibility.
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Edmund Burke was an Irish-British statesman, philosopher, and writer of the 18th century, known as a founder of modern conservatism.

This quote reminds us how crucial responsibility is when wielding power – the greater the power, the greater the risk of abuse.


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Inspirational quote about power and abuse by Edmund Burke

Edmund Burke (1729–1797) was an Anglo-Irish statesman, author, and philosopher. He is mainly known for his political writings, which form one of the foundational texts of conservatism. Burke was a sharp critic of the French Revolution and advocated cautious reform and the preservation of traditional institutions.

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