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brucethemoose ago

That's classic political philosophy. Like that story of the humble Roman farmer who reluctantly held power as a general during a crisis, vs. the infamous, power hungry Roman emperors that came later.

CrazyInAnInsaneWorld ago

Ring of Gyges from Book 2 of Republic. The person most worthy of retaining it is the one who does not wish the responsibility of doing so.