If anyone rises to power, it's not only because he could, but also because the stars were aligned in his favor. Many with apparent means to take it failed simply because they weren't destined for the honor
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  • Politics — Governance, civic duty, and the structures of power
  • Power — The dynamics of influence, authority, and leadership

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