People desire power. I don't know why they want it so. It seems to me it implies a hugely superior intellect which separates them from most of the populace. (F. Murray Abraham)

People desire power. I don't know why they want it so. It seems to me it implies a hugely superior intellect which separates them from most of the populace.

F. Murray Abraham

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