If the tide of defamation and abuse shall turn, and my administration come to be praised, future Vice-Presidents who may succeed to the Presidency may feel some slight encouragement to pursue an independent course.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker hopes that eventual praise for their tough administration will encourage future successors to act independently.
- In plain terms
- If people eventually praise my independent decisions, others will feel brave to do the same.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership integrity may inspire future generations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should leaders seek praise or do the right thing?
- How does legacy shape future actions?
Another view
Future leaders may not benefit from past reputations.
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