The trouble in modern democracy is that men do not approach to leadership 'til they have lost the desire to lead anyone.

Author: William Beveridge
Year: 1934
Year evidence: As quoted in "Sayings of the Week" in The Observer [London] (15 April 1934)
Source: Quotes — As quoted in "Sayings of the Week" in The Observer [London] (15 April 1934)
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