John Hay indicates that dealing with people directly as a holder of political office "requires a stronger heart and a more obedient nervous system than I possess.
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About John Taliaferro, All the Great Prizes : The Life of John Hay, from Lincoln to Roosevelt
John Taliaferro, All the Great Prizes : The Life of John Hay, from Lincoln to Roosevelt.
Themes
- Leadership — Guiding others with vision, integrity, and purpose
- Patience — The virtue of waiting, endurance, and quiet strength