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Società, Legge e Politica - Potere

Esplora i proverbi inglesi che raffigurano il potere con detti come "chi paga il pifferaio sceglie la musica" e "il potere assoluto corrompe assolutamente".

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Society, Law, & Politics
absolute power corrupts absolutely

used to imply that the more power a person has, the more likely they are to abuse that power and act in their own self-interest, rather than in the interest of others

Il potere assoluto aumenta fortemente il rischio di corruzione e abuso

Il potere assoluto aumenta fortemente il rischio di corruzione e abuso

Ex: Peter noticed throughout history how rulers who were granted immense power often became tyrannical and cruel, proving that absolute power corrupts absolutely. 
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providence is always on the side of the big battalions

used to imply that those with greater power or resources are more likely to succeed, regardless of their individual abilities or the merits of their cause

Chi dispone di più potere e risorse ha generalmente maggiori possibilità di successo

Chi dispone di più potere e risorse ha generalmente maggiori possibilità di successo

Ex: Despite their talent and hard work, the underdog team was defeated by the well-funded and well-equipped opponents, confirming the idea that providence is always on the side of the big battalions. 
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rich man's joke is always funny

used to imply that people with wealth and power are often favored, and their jokes or actions may be seen as more entertaining or valuable, even if they are not particularly funny or appropriate

I ricchi e i potenti ricevono spesso più attenzione e approvazione di quanto meritino

I ricchi e i potenti ricevono spesso più attenzione e approvazione di quanto meritino

Ex: At the charity event, the wealthy businessman's joke had everyone in stitches.  It seems that a rich man's joke is always funny, no matter how corny it may be. 
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might [is|make] right

used to imply that those who have power and authority can act without constraint or accountability, regardless of the consequences or the impact on others

I potenti possono imporre la propria volontà agli altri senza doverne rispondere

I potenti possono imporre la propria volontà agli altri senza doverne rispondere

Ex: In some societies, the idea of might is right is deeply ingrained, and those in power often abuse their authority. 
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he who pays the piper, calls the tune

used to emphasize that the person who provides the money or resources for a project or activity has the right to control how it is carried out and what decisions are made

Chi fornisce denaro o risorse ha di solito influenza sulle decisioni e sul modo in cui il lavoro viene svolto

Chi fornisce denaro o risorse ha di solito influenza sulle decisioni e sul modo in cui il lavoro viene svolto

Ex: The politician realized that he who pays the piper, calls the tune, and that he needed to listen to the concerns of his campaign donors. 
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(kings|governments) have long arms

used to suggest that those in power have the resources and connections to reach beyond their immediate surroundings and enforce their authority

Chi detiene il potere può esercitare influenza e autorità anche a grande distanza

Chi detiene il potere può esercitare influenza e autorità anche a grande distanza

Ex: When the fugitive thought he was safe in a remote location, he remembered that kings have long arms and that he could still be caught and punished. 
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the post of honor is the post of danger

used to suggest that positions of high responsibility or leadership often come with great risks or potential for harm

Le posizioni importanti e di grande responsabilità comportano generalmente maggiori rischi e pressioni

Le posizioni importanti e di grande responsabilità comportano generalmente maggiori rischi e pressioni

Ex: The CEO of the company felt a sense of pride in her high-powered position, but also knew that the post of honor is the post of danger, as she faced intense competition, regulatory challenges, and the risk of financial losses. 
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set a beggar on horseback, and he will ride (straight|) to the devil

used to suggest that someone who was previously poor or powerless may become reckless and make poor choices when suddenly given wealth or authority

Chi ottiene improvvisamente ricchezza o potere può agire in modo sconsiderato e prendere cattive decisioni

Chi ottiene improvvisamente ricchezza o potere può agire in modo sconsiderato e prendere cattive decisioni

Ex: When the CEO retired, the board of directors made the mistake of promoting the inexperienced intern to take his place.  As the saying goes, set a beggar on horseback, and he will ride to the devil, and soon enough, the company was in shambles. 
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