Quote by James Bryce

No wonder that, when a political career is so precarious, men of worth and capacity hesitate to embrace it. They cannot afford to be thrown out of their life's course by a mere accident.

No wonder that, when a political career is so precarious, me

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This quote highlights why individuals with valuable skills and abilities may hesitate to pursue a political career. The precarious nature of politics means that one's career and life trajectories can be easily disrupted by unexpected circumstances. People of worth and capacity often cannot afford to risk being derailed from their chosen path by a mere accident or event, causing them to think twice before attempting to enter the unpredictable world of politics.

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