"If forced to choose between the penitentiary and the White House for four years, I would say the penitentiary, thank you"
- William Tecumseh Sherman
About this Quote
This quote by William Tecumseh Sherman is a humorous way of revealing his distaste for politics. He is implying that he would rather be in prison than act as President of the United States. This might be interpreted as a sign of his lack of faith in the political system, or his belief that the job of President is too difficult and thankless. It might likewise be seen as a sign of his humbleness, as he wants to confess that he would not be up to the job of leading the nation. Whatever the reason, this quote shows that Sherman was not thinking about the power and prestige of the White House, and would rather stay away from politics entirely.
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