The Pursuit of Power and its Consequences
Words: 738 Pages: 2 5574Individuals—particularly men—have exhibited an inherent tendency to seek power. This pursuit often begins with noble intentions aimed at achieving the greater good, but as time progresses, pride and ego frequently overshadow such initial motives. Cornelius Tacitus, a senator of the Roman Empire, aptly noted that “the lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion” (Tacitus). This intrinsic desire, deeply embedded in human nature, gradually instigates tension among individuals and is largely influenced by societal […]