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It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to lose liberty or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a mans s
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"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

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Francis Bacon This quote is written / told by Francis Bacon between January 21, 1561 and April 9, 1626. He was a famous Philosopher from England. The author also have 104 other quotes.

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