I think power is a sickness and governing is a folly for ma… - Robert Silverberg

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I think power is a sickness and governing is a folly for madmen.

Robert Silverberg

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Robert Silverberg (born 15 January 1935) is a prolific author best known for writing science fiction, a multiple winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

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I think power is a sickness and governing is a folly for madmen. - Robert Silverberg

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