absolute power corrupts absolutely

One who holds unchecked power or authority is likely to become corrupt or abuse one's position. This phrase is usually attributed to 19th-century historian Lord Acton. He really started abusing the authority of his office when he was promoted to CEO. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

See also: absolute, absolutely, corrupt, power

Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Prov. One who has total authority is very likely to abuse his position. (This phrase was used by the British historian Lord Acton: "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.") We thought that Johnson would be a responsible mayor, but within a year of taking office, he was as bad as all the rest. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

See also: absolute, absolutely, corrupt, power

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ursula	['ə:sjulə]
Da	-	Chinese
Hilaria	[hi'lɛəriə]
Erez	-	Hebrew
Sybille	see-BI-lə (German)	German, French
Callie	['kɔ:li]