Almanac: Henry Kissinger on the illusion of "growing into an office" by Terry Teachout

"But the old adage that men grow into office has not proved true in my experience. High office teaches decision-making, not substance. Cabinet members are soon overwhelmed by the insistent demands of running their departments. On the whole a period in high office consumes intellectual capital; it does not create it. Most high officials leave […]

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