Quotation by

George MacDonald

It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen.

George MacDonald

Men

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People who are truly capable and virtuous often avoid political leadership because they do not wish to control others. Politics tends to attract those who are willing to govern, rather than those who are necessarily the most qualified or morally upright.

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