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But if the bishop of Caesarea did not practice secretism, then his power would wane relative to Cyril's, simply because secrecy and the rumor of secrecy are such effective means for getting and maintaining power.
Secret Faith in the Public Square
Jonathan Malesic
If the rich and powerful were encouraged by the general culture to believe that they fully deserved all they had, how arrogant they could become, and, if they were convinced it was all for the common good, how ruthless in pursuing their own advantage. Power corrupts, and therefore one of the secrets of a good society is that power should always be open to criticism. A good society should provide sinew for revolt as well as for power.
The Rise of the Meritocracy
Michael Young
Why do we want the things we want? And what is the purpose behind the wealth we have or are seeking to create?
When Anything Is Possible
David C Wells Jr
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