"absolute power corrupts absolutely" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 絕對的權力導致絕對的腐敗

Definition

這句話的意思是，當某人擁有完全的控制權或權威時，他們很可能會墮落或徹底濫用權力。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這是一句廣泛用於政治、領導與倫理領域的諺語。通常用來指政府、統治者或任何擁有完全控制權的人。適用於正式或反思性的場合，日常小權力不適用。

Examples

They say that absolute power corrupts absolutely.

人們常說，**絕對的權力導致絕對的腐敗**。

The history book showed how absolute power corrupts absolutely in dictatorships.

歷史書展示了在獨裁政權中，**絕對的權力導致絕對的腐敗**。

Many leaders forget that absolute power corrupts absolutely.

許多領導人忘記了**絕對的權力導致絕對的腐敗**。

You give someone unchecked control, and absolute power corrupts absolutely every time.

一旦有人獲得了無法約束的權力，**絕對的權力導致絕對的腐敗**總是會發生。

We learned the hard way that absolute power corrupts absolutely, especially in politics.

我們喫了大虧才明白，**絕對的權力導致絕對的腐敗**，尤其是在政治中。

Remember, absolute power corrupts absolutely, so leaders need checks and balances.

記住，**絕對的權力導致絕對的腐敗**，所以領導人需要互相制衡。