Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

There is a tragic flaw in our precious constitution, and I don't know what can be done to fix it. This is it: Only nut cases want to be president.

There is a tragic flaw in our precious constitution, and I d

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a fundamental flaw in the constitution which attracts individuals with some form of mental instability to aspire to the position of president. The quote infers that only those with extreme or eccentric traits possess the desire or drive to attain such a position. It implies a skeptical view of the qualities and motivations of individuals pursuing presidential power and questions the efficacy of any potential solution to mitigate this apparent flaw.

By Kurt Vonnegut

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