Quote by Robert McNamara

I can still see it. There's a love seat, two armchairs with a lamp table in between. Jack Kennedy is sitting in one armchair and Bobby Kennedy's sitting in the other. Mr. President, it's absurd, I'm not qualified. Look, Bob, he said, I don't think there's any school for Presidents either.

I can still see it. There's a love seat, two armchairs with

Summary

This quote highlights a conversation between Bobby Kennedy and Jack Kennedy about Bobby's reluctance to run for President. Jack assures Bobby that there is no specific qualification or training to become a President, just as there isn't a designated school for it. It signifies the belief that leadership should not be limited to those with formal qualifications, but rather, anyone with passion, conviction, and a desire to make a difference can step up and take on the responsibility of leading a nation.

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By Robert McNamara

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