Quote by Herbert Hoover

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man.

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor when we have a

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This quote highlights the tendency of society to settle for average individuals in politics, while expecting exceptional professionals in other fields. The quote suggests that, unlike other important areas of life, politics often lacks the demand for extraordinary qualities. It implies that perhaps it is time to reconsider our expectations and standards for politicians, and seek leaders who possess exceptional qualities and skills, just as we would in other crucial areas of our lives.

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