"I am afraid I am a constant disappointment to my party. The fact of the matter is, the longer I am president the less of a party man I seem to become"
- William Howard Taft
About this Quote
William Howard Taft's quote shows his sensations of guilt as well as regret for not being a far better leader for his celebration. He recognizes that the much longer he is head of state, the less of a party man he comes to be, suggesting that he is not measuring up to the expectations of his celebration. This might be because of the reality that he is unable to choose that remain in line with the party's worths as well as ideas, or that he is not able to properly lead the party in the instructions they want to go. His quote additionally suggests that he is aware of the frustration he is causing his celebration, and that he is feeling the stress of not having the ability to satisfy their expectations. This could be an indicator of his humbleness and self-awareness, as he agrees to admit his shortcomings and also take obligation for them.
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