Force always attracts men of low morality, and I believe it to be an invariable rule that_x000D_ tyrants of genius are succeeded by scoundrels.
Interpretation
Power often draws individuals with questionable morals, leading to the rise of less honorable successors.
In this quote, Einstein reflects on the relationship between power and morality, suggesting that those who wield force or authority tend to attract those who lack ethics. He implies that individuals of great intellect or ability (the 'tyrants of genius') may be succeeded by those who are devoid of integrity and honorable principles, thereby perpetuating a cycle of moral decay among leaders.
In practice
In a discussion on political leadership, one might quote this to emphasize the dangers of authoritarian rule.
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