He could not figure why anyone would waste a lot of time and energy trying to acquire power over other people.

He has been seeking to acquire power all this time, and along came someone who might very well be able to provide him with it.

It was a frightening amount of time to have acquired so little power.

Money acquired political influence and power over the decisions of governments.

"In a much less sophisticated way, they are sending the message to women of how to acquire power."

How could he have acquired so much power over them in so short a time?

"My job is not to acquire or wield political power."

He's never been interested in using his strength to acquire power.

Once the people acquired economic power, political power quickly followed.

Those who know it may acquire great power, yes, but at a terrible risk.