Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office.

I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankl

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This quote suggests that the speaker lacks the desire to hold a position of power over others. They believe that governing people is both a challenging and unappreciated responsibility. The speaker perhaps perceives the role of leadership as burdensome and unrewarding, leading them to reject any ambition or aspiration to take on such a role.

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