Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The President has paid dear for his White House. It has commonly cost him all his peace, and the best of his manly attributes. To preserve for a short time so conspicuous an appearance before the world, he is content to eat dust before the real masters who stand erect behind the throne.

The President has paid dear for his White House. It has comm

Summary

This quote suggests that becoming the President of the United States comes at a significant personal cost. The President, in order to maintain a prominent image and retain power, is willing to sacrifice his inner peace and compromise his integrity. The phrase "eat dust before the real masters" implies that the President must submit to the hidden powers and influential figures who exercise control behind the scenes. Overall, the quote highlights the struggle and compromises faced by the President to maintain his position of authority.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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