Aldous Huxley Quote - The nature of power is such that even those who have not sought it, but have had it forced upon them, tend to acquire a taste for more.
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The nature of power is such that even those who have not sought it, but have had it forced upon them, tend to acquire a taste for more.

"The nature of power is such that even those who have not sought it, but have had it forced upon them, tend to acquire a taste for more."
— Aldous Huxley
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Aldous Huxley
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Meaning of this quote

Possessing power can create an appetite for more, even when someone did not originally seek it.

Key takeaway: Support limits and accountability that do not depend on a leader's intentions.

Origin of the quote

Published prose: Brave New World Revisited.

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Attributed author: Aldous Huxley

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