A leader is one who, out of madness or goodness, volunteers to take upon himself the woe of the people. There are few men so foolish, hence the errat… - John Updike

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A leader is one who, out of madness or goodness, volunteers to take upon himself the woe of the people. There are few men so foolish, hence the erratic quality of leadership.

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About John Updike

John Hoyer Updike (18 March 1932 – 27 January 2009) was an American novelist, poet, critic and short-story writer.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Gotfryd, Bernard, photographer (Public domain / CC0)

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Alternative Names: John Hoyer Updike

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