“In most cases, those who want power probably shouldn't have it, those who enjoy it probably do so for the wrong reasons, and those who want most to hold on to it don't understand that it's only temporary.”

—  John C. Maxwell

Source: Becoming a Person of Influence: How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others

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