When thinking about my life I always want to see how far I can go on accordance to my own morals and values. In Conrad's Heart of Darkness Marlow witnesses Kurtz's descent into madness. If I were to ever be in a position of power would my values be tainted by wealth and fame. I fear that there is no simple answer whoever the individual is. We all constantly struggle with being numero uno especially as Americans. Marlow at times questions his own values and hates to tell lies, but sometimes deceit may be necessary.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely! Benzi I have to think that you're not giving yourself enough credit. You think that there's even the slightest chance that given the opportunity, you'd do something as horrible as Qaddafi? I think that there are lesser evils such as taking for yourself while neglecting those who are in need, but I think that it would take an extra effort to do something ACTUALLY evil, like you're proposing that you would do. Benzi have a little more faith!
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