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He who does not desire power is fit to hold it.

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ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)

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    wer keine Macht begehrt, ist geeignet, sie zu besitzen.

    αυτός που δεν επιθυμεί την εξουσία είναι ικανός να την κρατήσει.

    el que no desea el poder es apto para poseerlo.

    کسی که خواهان قدرت نیست، شایسته است آن را حفظ کند.

    celui qui ne désire pas le pouvoir est apte à le détenir.

    Chi non desidera il potere è in grado di detenerlo.

    qui non desiderat potestatem, idoneus est.

    hij die geen macht verlangt, is geschikt om die vast te houden.

    kto nie pragnie władzy, jest zdolny ją utrzymać.

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