Jimmy Meng sought to be a power broker in the halls of justice. But the influence he sought to peddle was corrupt, and his power was illusory.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Power is always a corrupting influence.
The story of Jackie Robinson is also the story of Branch Rickey. He had many reasons for doing what he did, but he stood up against his own people.
Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.
One of the things I liked about playing Tony Gates in 'Line of Duty' was that I don't think he gave much thought to justifying his actions until he was under investigation.
Nixon was so crooked that he needed servants to help him screw his pants on every morning.
I have always been fascinated by the corruption of power.
I truly believe that all power corrupts. Such is probably the thinking behind every political film ever made in Hollywood.
Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.
The same energy of character which renders a man a daring villain would have rendered him useful in society, had that society been well organized.
Malcolm X made me very strong at a time I needed to understand what I was angry about. He had peace in his heart. He exerted a big influence on me.