The thirst for power and wealth can be a good thing depending on the text It comes in. Corruption on the other hand is never a good thing. Take a good look at what corruption has done to the world especially in the government and public sectors of countries. For instance, in my country, because of corruption. People in the higher ranking of government siphon public funds for their personal acquisition because they have the power to do that. They are above the law and that is all shades of wrong. Funds That could have been otherwise used for basic amenities, education, job creation and general development of the nation goes the the pockets of a handful of people. What happened to using all that power and wealth to do the good things that matter to humanity.