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...the old axiom that 'all power corrupts' has doubtful validity, because it derives from our neglect of Plato's advice to find men carefully and train them by methods which make them fit for heroes.

— Oswald Mosley

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A prophet or an achiever must never mind an occasional absurdity; it is an occupational risk.

Great men of action never mind on occasion being ridiculous; in a sense it is part of their job.

If you love our country you are national, and if you love our people you are a socialist.

That consecrated combination of private interests and public plunders.

We have lost the good old British spirit. Instead we have American journalism and black-shirted buffoons making a cheap imitation of ice-cream sellers.

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