Candidate Quote by Edward M. Wolfe
““...anyone wishing to hold office will be disqualified from being a candidate based on his desire to hold office.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: “On Public Office,” 1912
Anyone seeking office is disqualified because the desire for power corrupts candidacy.
In simple terms: Desire for office corrupts eligibility.
Key Takeaway
Beware ambition that seeks power for its own sake.
Themes
politics
integrity
ambition
corruption
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- campaigns
- government appointments
- leadership training
- voting decisions
Key Concepts
ethics
public service
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all political ambition inherently corrupt?
- How can we ensure motives are pure?
A Different Perspective
Ambition can also drive positive change.
