I too once vied for power. And was shown what that would make of me. Long after, for myself, I wanted only weakness. With time, I learnt to long for clarity instead. Through clarity - more wisdom. Through wisdom - understanding. I had sought what I already held. Pined for the impossible. And my punishment was just. Imagine yourself at your most powerful. Now imagine yourself at your greatest. You will quickly learn that these two are not the same. The man who could have been king - should advise the king. The man who should have been king - should advise the advisor.