It seemed even the smallest exercise of arbitrary authority could go to one's head like wine. I told myself to remember this when I was older. (John C. Wright)

It seemed even the smallest exercise of arbitrary authority could go to one's head like wine. I told myself to remember this when I was older.

John C. Wright

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