Power naturally converges to the center, and it is ineffective when divided. The first condition of freedom is limitation—make it absolute and it dies in chaos. Violent revolutions don't redistribute wealth but destroy it. The only real revolution is enlightenment of mind and improvement of character—the only real emancipation is individual, not collective.

We play power games to be right, which leads to suffering. Don't defend some fake identity—be conscious and lose this identity that creates power games. Power over others is weakness disguised as strength. True power is within and always available. The need to feel right for self-preservation leads to suffering, so lose that need.

Institutions created to regulate industries often become captured by the industries they regulate. The revolving door between regulatory agencies and regulated companies creates conflicts of interest. Over time, regulations serve incumbent interests rather than public welfare. This pattern of institutional decay appears across political systems and historical periods.