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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

절대 권력은 절대 부패한다

절대 권력은 절대 부패한다

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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

섭리는 언제나 큰 대대 편에 있다

섭리는 언제나 큰 대대 편에 있다

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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

부자의 농담은 언제나 재미있다

부자의 농담은 언제나 재미있다

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might is 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

어쩌면 말이 맞아

어쩌면 말이 맞아

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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

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kings 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

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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

명예의 자리는 위험의 자리이다

명예의 자리는 위험의 자리이다

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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

거지를 말에 태워라. 그러면 그는 곧장 악마에게 달려갈 것이다.

거지를 말에 태워라. 그러면 그는 곧장 악마에게 달려갈 것이다.

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