Power always corrupts the one who holds it- Response

Imagine being given the power to obtain or do anything you want, to rule nations or sail the world. What would you do? Would you use this opportunity to make good or would the extremity of what you have get to you? It is said that power can corrupt the week and the strong, but is this really true?

In Paris France power and corruption have been known to come together often throughout their history. One of the most common examples of this would be in the year 1774. This was the year Marie-Antoinette became queen of France. She and Louis Augustus sent the country into overwhelming debt due to their money use, parties, and lavish outings. Psychologically these actions were brought on by unhappiness, a need to give them a look of extreme power, and to intimidate their people.

Psychology is a major factor in this theory. The kindest person could be too turned violent and venomous with large amounts of control. Literature, media, and history all show this happening. The possibility of exaggeration is always possible but patterns have been known to appear. When given the ability to control in small doses humans can undertake this responsibility with success, but there are consequences to large amounts.

If you were given a million dollars what would you do? The majority of people asked would say they would travel the world, go on an enormous shopping spree, and buy a jet. These are all fun things to do but are they truly necessary? In a sense the lavishness of your changed life would almost be a way of showing of and demonstrating your wealth and power.

I have found that power can corrupt. It can take over the mind and reset your goals, and morals. This may not be done consciously but the gradual change would happen. Eventually it is found that most can’t handle the pressure and crack. The answer is power can corrupt, but can this corruption be reversed?