バートランド・ラッセルの名言・警句( Bertrand Russell Quotes )


Of the infinite desires of man, the chief are the desires for power and glory. These are not identical, though closely allied : the Prime Minister has more power than glory, the King has more glory than power. As a rule, however, the easiest way to obtain glory is to obtain power; this is especially the case as regards the men who are active in relation to public events.The desire for glory, therefore, prompts, in the main, the same actions as are prompted by the desire for power, and the two motives may, for most practical purposes, be regarded as one

 Source: Power, a new social analysis, 1938, by Bertrand Russell
 More info.: https://russell-j.com/beginner/POWER01_040.HTM

 

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