Why power is so dangerous

It's not a new story.

Two assumptions behind the wise use of power.

People are, generally, unerring in its use.

And, barring that, that they are willing to readily admit their mistakes.

Which one of those assumptions is true? Of anyone?

Neither.

Which is exactly why it is a good instinct to, generally and really almost always, not trust people with power, except when there are literally no other alternatives.

Because they can fuck with peoples' lives. And because they are prone to fucking up with its use.

And, most importantly, because they are loathe to admit when they are fucking up.

Everyone.

Even teachers.

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

That's what Lord Acton meant.

And that's why he is the badass to end all badasses.

Literally.

Bank on that.