To know the pains of power，

we must go to those who have it；

to know its pleasure，

we must go to those who are seeking it：

the pains of power is real，

its pleasures imaginary.

权力

欲知权力带来的痛苦，

去问那些当权者；

欲知权力带来的乐趣，

去问那些追逐权势者：

权力带来的痛苦是真实的，

而权力带来的乐趣只不过是凭空想象的。