Quotation by

Francis Bacon

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to lose liberty or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

Francis Bacon

Power

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Wanting control over others often comes at the cost of giving up your own freedom. Similarly, trying to gain power can lead to losing control over your own actions and decisions.

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