All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external trappings of elevated office. To me there is nothing in it, beyond the lustre which may be reflected from its connection with a power of promoting human felicity.
" All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external trappings of elevated office. To me there is nothing in it, beyond the lustre which may be reflected from its connection with a power of promoting human felicity. "
Letter to Catherine Macaulay Graham | Saturday, January 09, 1790
Editorial Notes
Washington felt it was important for individuals to not want power for its own sake, but rather to wield power for the purpose of making their community a better place.
Letter to Catherine SAWBRIDGE Macaulay Graham | Saturday, January 09, 1790
