The love of power is the demon of mankind.
Power is a disease one has no desire to be cured of.
I like the feeling of being dominated. It actually makes me feel safe as opposed to challenged.
Abuse of power comes as no surprise
Wealth is power, and power is the only thing about which contemporary culture cares.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing, And is not careful what they mean thereby, Knowing that with the shadow of his wings He can at pleasure stint their melody: Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.
Power is always a corrupting influence. In this mythical time - let's call it medieval, feudal - people in power are dictatorial and don't want their positions of power to be threatened.
Structures can be manipulated for ill as well, especially when people are dealing with issues of power, or control, or violence.
