Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Politicians often lack leisure because they chase power and glory beyond politics.
- In plain terms
- Politicians are busy because they want power and glory.
- What can you take from it?
- Political ambition often sacrifices free time and balance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is politics about service or power?
- What is leisure for?
Another view
Not all politicians seek power; some seek public good.
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