Art Quote by Omar N. Bradley
“It seems very unfortunate that in order to secure political preference, people are made Vice President who are never intended, neither by party nor by the Lord, to be Presidents.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World War II, 1944
Political appointments often place unsuitable individuals in high office, highlighting systemic flaws in selection processes.
In simple terms: Bad political choices happen often.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for merit‑based selection.
Themes
politics
leadership
systemic flaws
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
commentary
When to use this quote
- election reform
- organizational hiring
Key Concepts
governance
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should define leadership suitability?
- How can systems prevent unsuitable appointments?
A Different Perspective
Ideal meritocracy may be unrealistic in practice.
![“Ladies, [motherhood] is a full-time job. Do not kid yourself that you can be a dental receptionist and a mother; that you can be a typist and a mom; that you can be a Vice President and a mom. One of the two things will win. Now look at your Bible and ask what you have to do.” quote by Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d9/alistair-begg-2884_asks_ladies-motherhood-is-a-full-time-job-do_15681.jpg)
