The best thing about being President is that it gets you out of American life. I don't know what the theory is behind this, but it is a fact. The first thing we do with a President is shunt him off to a siding where nothing American can ever happen to him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The presidency isolates leaders from everyday American experiences.
- In plain terms
- Being President keeps you away from normal life.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership roles can disconnect officials from the public.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does isolation affect leadership decisions?
- What does it mean to represent a people?
Another view
Some leaders maintain connections despite the role.
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