Will not even philosophers, one might ask, given the possibility of absolute power ? be tempted to abuse their positions?

难道哲学家，有人可能问到，如果他们拥有绝对的力量时,难道不会想要滥用职权吗？

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I think what we do in America whatever people might say about we're on a way up or we're on a way down, we still have vast power in team influence on what's going in this world Absolutely. -with the kind of financial and leadership role.

我认为我们在美国所做的,无论人们如何评价,我们在前进或在倒退，我们仍然拥有巨大的力量,对于世界的发展有着极大的影响,绝对是，-因为我们拥有巨大的金融实力,以及领导作用。

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