Romans & histoires The 48 Laws Of Power

Once you have power, you feel bolder to do whatever you want and whatever you believe is right. Often, they stop thinking about who might be affected or hurt. They become irresponsible and ignore everyone just because they assume they can do anything as long as they hold power. "That is the exact way you're feeling right now, Elaine. Just because you discovered you have powers, you think you can do anything." "Huh? But I don't have any bad plans or intentions," I replied. "I don't care what your intentions are. The law is the law, and it was created to protect everyone and keep the society we live in orderly. I hope you always remember that."

Theodore invited me to meet him at a restaurant at seven on Saturday night. That was enough to shock the entire family, then they became worried. Theodore held enormous influence and power in Harbor City, and his temper was even harder to predict. Someone had once said the wrong thing in front of him and Theodore had bankrupted him for it. As for me, I was so oblivious that even if someone held a knife to my throat, I would still grin and say, "That knife looks so real!"