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'' '''Power corrupts''', and absolute power corrupts absolutely'' is a phrase coined by [[John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton|John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, first Baron Acton]] (1834–1902). Lord Acton, was an English Catholic historian, politician, and writer<ref>http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/absolute-power-corrupts-absolutely.html</ref>.
'' '''Power corrupts''', and absolute power corrupts absolutely'' is a phrase coined by [[John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton|John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, first Baron Acton]] (1834–1902). Lord Acton, was an English Catholic historian, politician, and writer.<ref>http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/absolute-power-corrupts-absolutely.html</ref>
''Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely'' explains why the [[totalitarian twins]] of [[Fascism]] and [[Communism]] have been so insidious. The freedom to choose in market [[capitalism]] helps to prevent [[corruption]].
''Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely'' explains why the [[totalitarian twins]] of [[Fascism]] and [[Communism]] have been so insidious. The freedom to choose in market [[capitalism]] helps to prevent [[corruption]].