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It's both.
But I'd argue that "power corrupts" is more accurate in totality, because while corrupt people do seek power, non-corrupt people can also seek power for virtuous reasons. However, once they attain power, it becomes difficult for them to resist the corrupting influences of power.
100% this , it's both. a 'normal person' given too much power for too long, will most likely end up abusing that power.
Plenty of dictators start out with a desire for change and betterment in society and history shows us how it turns out, every time.
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