[bubblankatt]

I think the correct quote is

'Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.'

It's meaning is that those who have power are seduced into believing that they are all powerful. The more power they have (absolute power) the more they believe that they are god-like. Most dictators suffer from this condition in that they see themselves as the law, rather than as a person in a position to preserve and protect the law. Often throughout history, they have ruled more by personal whim, then in response to the population.

I hope this helps.