Power Speech
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” -Abraham Lincoln. Power is a strong word, It can mean many things. Some people associate it as a good thing, freedom and happiness. Everybody wants power, from the outside it sounds amazing. But it comes with a high risk, a chance to become greedy and corrupt. The majority of leaders around the world are not what they should be. But where does this power come from? Power comes from three main things. leadership, violence, and greed. There are people in this world who are greedy for power. They have focused their whole life around their status and how much money they own. In today’s society this has changed a little bit, but back then it was an occurring disaster. It was thought that people of a higher status, with more money were seen as powerful individuals, giving them more authority over many things. Because of that, people through time have become greedy for this money when the really just want the power and authority. It’s not just money that causes people to become greedy though, it’s the thought of having all that power for yourself can make anyone greedy. |
With Leadership comes power. Without leadership, nothing would ever get done, or at least not easily. Leaders tell people what to do that is right which is one of the main reasons why they become leaders. They get people behind them that agree with them, which in return gives more power. This goes on until their leadership helps them become a powerful individual. Power can also be in a business.
Throughout history, there have also been many people who have gained their power in different ways. Violence is a well-known way of gaining power, as that is how many people in the past have gained it. Gaining power in a violence way isn’t as fair since your forcing your power to become something. You can relate gaining power violently like forcing everyone to agree with your opinions. It’s not entirely fair for others but it’s how the world works. In conclusion, Power is one of the greatest gifts and curses on earth. Power comes from three main things. leadership, violence, and greed. Thank you. |