“If absolute power corrupts absolutely, where does that leave God?”
George Deacon
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Quote Analysis
In this thought-provoking quote by George Deacon, the question of God's absolute power and its implications is raised. By comparing God's power to the corrupting nature of absolute power in human beings, Deacon prompts readers to consider the paradoxical nature of God's omnipotence.
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