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Dag Hammarskjold

Only he deserves power who every day justifies it.

Power

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Power should be earned continuously through consistent actions that prove a person's right to hold it. If someone fails to demonstrate responsibility and trustworthiness each day, they lose the legitimacy to keep their power.

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