"[P]eople do enjoy power. ... How do people behave behind the wheel of a motorcar? — which is the most power that most people get in their lives. It transforms probably seventy percent of drivers into slavering maniacs — shouting and hooting."
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Peter Hitchens, (quote at 43:17 of 57:40 in video)
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