Quote by Oliver Cromwell
I would have been glad to have lived under my wood side, and to have kept a flock of sheep, rather than to have undertaken this government.

Summary
This quote expresses the speaker's preference for a simple, pastoral life rather than the burden of assuming power and authority in government. They express a longing for a quiet life close to nature, symbolized by living "under my wood side" and tending to sheep. This sentiment highlights a desire for a peaceful existence and suggests a potential disillusionment or dissatisfaction with the complexities and responsibilities associated with governing others.