Is ''power corrupts'' true or false?

Answer 1

It is usually true -- the vast majority of people who are given power over other people tend to start abusing it, taking advantage of their abilities and getting away with things they would not have thought of before they had power.

Answer 2

The statement "power corrupts" is generally considered to be true. When individuals gain power, they may be prone to abusing it, becoming more self-serving, and making unethical decisions. However, it is important to note that not everyone who acquires power will necessarily become corrupt.

Answer 3

It pretty much means literally what it says. It says that gaining power tends to break done ones moral fiber -- that a person who becomes powerful will do things that he would have refused to do when he lacked power.
The phrase that one often hears is "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts
absolutely", which means that people who gain absolute power suffer a complete moral breakdown.

Answer 4

Power amplifies what was already corrupted.

Answer 5

It is not "true" in that is always applies; you may be able to list some examples though.