Power corrupts those who seek it from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell by George Orwell
The pigs of Animal Farm were the cleverest of all the animals, and it was from them that the major decisions of the farm came. It was natural that they should assume the leadership. After all, they were the ones who had the most knowledge. Initially, the pigs were just like the other animals. They shared the same dreams of freedom and equality. However, as they took on more responsibility, they began to show signs of corruption. They started to enjoy the privileges that came with being in charge - the extra food, the warm beds, and the power to make decisions that benefited themselves. As time passed, the pigs became more and more like humans. They started to walk on two legs, wear clothes, and even carry whips. They changed the commandments of Animalism to suit their own needs, all under the guise of doing what was best for the farm. Napoleon, the most powerful of the pigs, became a dictator. He ruled by fear and intimidation, using the dogs to silence any dissent. The other animals worked harder than ever, but they saw little benefit. The pigs lived in luxury while the rest of the animals struggled to survive. The corruption of power was evident in the pigs' behavior. They became greedy, selfish, and cruel. They manipulated the truth to maintain their hold on power, and they were willing to sacrifice the well-being of the other animals to protect their own interests. In the end, the pigs were indistinguishable from the humans they had overthrown. They had become the very thing they had once fought against. The lesson of Animal Farm is clear: power has the ability to corrupt even those with the best of intentions.
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