"There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress than I had any conception of, before I became President of the U.S"
- James K. Polk
About this Quote
This quote by James K. Polk recommends that he was shocked by the amount of selfishness and absence of principle he encountered when he ended up being President of the United States. He suggests that he had a various expectation of the members of Congress before he took workplace. This could be interpreted as a criticism of the members of Congress, as Polk implies that they are more interested in their own interests than with the interests of the nation. It could also be viewed as a reflection of the political climate of the time, as Polk was President throughout a duration of intense partisanship and political divisions. Eventually, this quote acts as a pointer of the importance of having strong concepts and a dedication to the public excellent in order to ensure the success of the country.
This quote is written / told by James K. Polk between November 2, 1795 and June 15, 1849. He was a famous President from USA.
The author also have 13 other quotes.
"We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution"
"If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour?"
"I am sorry to say that sometimes matters of very small importance waste a good deal of precious time, by the long and repeated speeches and chicanery of gentlemen who will not wholly throw off the lawyer even in Congress"
