Dangers of The White House

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Coolidge explained the inherent dangers in the office of President of the United States, especially when one person remains in the White House too long.
"It is difficult for men in high office to avoid the malady of self-delusion. They are always surrounded by worshippers. They are constantly, and for the most part sincerely, assured of their greatness.
"They live in an artificial atmosphere of adulation and exaltation which sooner or later impairs their judgment. They are in grave danger of becoming careless and arrogant."
Of presidents who served eight years in office, he said, "in almost every instance" the last years of their terms show little "constructive accomplishments" and those years are often "clouded with grave disappointments."

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Irresponsible Choices

By Thomas Sowell
Published Sept. 2, 2014