Power is neither good nor evil; it depends entirely on how people use it., In modern democracies, power does not truly reside with the people., Understanding how power works is more important than having good intentions., Wealth is the most powerful source of influence in public life today., Ideas create more lasting power than money or physical force., Social norms can change laws more effectively than government action., Large groups of people create power even without formal leadership., If you are not actively using power, you are being acted upon by it., Power naturally accumulates in the hands of a small group of people., Laws exist mainly to protect those who already have power., Learning to “read power” should be part of basic education., Ordinary citizens underestimate their ability to influence public life., Collective action is more effective than individual leadership., Power without strong character is dangerous in a democracy., A good citizen must be willing to engage in conflict as well as consensus..

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